I am not part of any political party or affiliation but I do believe that big government sinks the economy and democracy of any free country. Big Governments tend to be inefficient and more controlling of citizens’ lives. In Brazil, president Dilma Rousseff added a new minister to her Cabinet on Thursday, further enlarging a federal government… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Business in Brazil
New Brazilian WTO Chief Stresses Negotiation
All the elements seem to be coming together for Brazil. World Cup, Olympics, and now the World Trade Organization. In a history making move, Roberto Azevêdo, a career Brazilian diplomat, will take the reins at a time when the world trading system is at a crossroads. Brazil has a chance to be the country of… Continue Reading
WTO Lead May Go to Brazil
World Cup, Olympics, and now head of the World Trade Organization? Why not. These days, it seems like everything is happening in Brazil. And just like in Men’s Olympic Soccer, the final contest pits Brazil vs. Mexico. Brazil’s WTO permanent representative since 2008 is up against a Mexican candidate, a former senior trade negotiator, in… Continue Reading
Honda Going Green in Brazil
Going green doesn’t have to me incurring more costs. Here is a good example: Honda Brazil. Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda., the Honda automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil, recently announced plans to invest in wind power generation to be more proactive in using renewable energy to minimize the environmental footprint of its business… Continue Reading
Prospects for Doing Business in Brazil still Excellent, Report
Doing business in Brazil is challenging and sometimes exhausting, but the rewards for a creative and persistent business mind is often greater than doing business in the United States. Read The Wall Street Journal article here: http://on.wsj.com/15Hc8KY – Presented by Miami International Business Attorney… Continue Reading
Brazil Opens Inquiry Into Claims of Wrongdoing by Ex-President
Brazil’s Public Ministry, a body of independent public prosecutors, has begun an investigation into a claim connecting former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to a vast vote-buying scheme that involved the channeling of funds to the governing Workers’ Party. Read Simon Romero’s New York Times article here: http://nyti.ms/123GMLd – Presented by Miami International Business… Continue Reading