Brazil's Economic and Political Scene

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Brazil is facing a very challenging year. Unemployment is at a five-year high, inflation remains above target, and the economy is expected to shrink by 2 percent this year. Governance is also a crucial concern. Almost one year into her second term, President Dilma Rousseff’s coalition is fragile. Congress has sided with the opposition and passed legislation that weakens the government’s fiscal austerity plan—a requirement for the country to keep its investment-grade status. Investigations into a large kickback scheme have reached high-ranking public and private leaders and will continue to have an impact on the ruling party’s ability to govern.

Join Americas Society and Council of the Americas for a panel discussion focused on Brazil’s economic and political scene. Panelists will discuss current challenges and prospects for growth and development.

Speakers:

• João Augusto de Castro Neves, Director, Latin America, Eurasia Group
• Mauro Leos, Vice President, Sovereign Risk Unit, Moody’s Investors Service
• Vladimir Werning, Head, Latin America Research, J.P.Morgan
• Brian Winter, Vice President of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas; Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly (Moderator)

Note: This event is free of charge. Prior registration is required.

Event Information: Diogo Ide | dide@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8352
COA Membership: Monica Vieira | mvieira@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8344
Press Inquiries: Adriana La Rotta | alarotta@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8384
Cancellation: Please contact Juan Serrano-Badrena at jserrano@counciloftheamericas.org before 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21.