Bumper harvest as professional farming takes hold
Brazil’s central plateau has been transformed into a global agricultural powerhouse, writes Jonathan Wheatley
The New Brazil
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Brazil’s reversal of fortunes could not be starker – but problems remain. While it is thriving, it is also a developing nation. Yet there is optimism that the time has come for the country to step into the limelight.
South America’s giant comes of age
Brazil sees itself as destined for greatness because of its new-found political and economic stability. But it still has challenges to overcome, writes John Paul Rathbone
Why Brazil must try harder
Brazil may have achieved stability, but its economy lacks the dynamism of the other Brics. By Martin Wolf
A nation’s destiny
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva describes his achievements in reviving a stagnant economy and raising his countrymen from poverty
Who will lead Brazil?
As Brazil’s president prepares to step down, there are two frontrunners to succeed him. By Jonathan Wheatley
Brazil’s challenge: fuel for a nation
Discoveries of oil and gas have boosted Brazil’s clout, but the country has also made other advances. By Ed Crooks
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Agriculture
End of the road for Brazilian farmers’ competitiveness?
Poorly maintained highways impede productivity, writes Jonathan Wheatley
Economy
Good fortune helps strengthen Brazil’s economy
With little debt and plentiful growth, the economy of Brazil is becoming the envy of many other developing nations. By John Paul Rathbone
The power set: five influential Brazilians
Jonathan Wheatley and Vincent Bevins profile five men who can each claim his part in Brazil’s rise – from running its capital markets to Rio’s Olympic selection
Infrastructure
Infrastructure investment puts Brazil on road to prosperity
At long last, investment is forthcoming for Brazil’s infrastructure, with highways, railways and superports set to revolutionise trade. Jonathan Wheatley reports
Will Brazil be ready to play host to the world – twice?
Questions persist over the country’s preparations for the 2016 Olympics and the 2014 World Cup, writes Harvey Morris
Energy
Auto industry speeds ahead as Brazilian demand spikes
As profits decline in the US and Europe, Brazil’s car-making industry is setting new records as its plants run overtime to meet demand. John Reed reports
Massive dam project comes with sizeable obstacles
Brazil’s proposed Belo Monte dam project encapsulates the problems facing large new hydro-power developments in the country, writes Ed Crooks
Environment
The long road to rainforest conservation
Despite the appalling plunder of its rainforest in past years, Brazil is determined to halt the destruction and sow the seeds of new hope. By Fiona Harvey
Auto industry
Auto industry speeds ahead as Brazilian demand spikes
As profits decline in the US and Europe, Brazil’s car-making industry is setting new records as its plants run overtime to meet demand. John Reed reports
