Starting a business in Brazil takes an average of 100 days. São Paulo mayor João Doria wants it to happen in 48 hours.

The United States has a lumber problem and Latin America could offer solutions.

There’s nothing inevitable about Brazil’s recovery – but today’s news shows why investors are willing to give the country the benefit of the doubt.

May’s relatively small bid round is a sign of big things to come for Brazil’s energy sector, writes AS/COA’s Naki Mendoza.

Brazil has few black politicians – and fewer who represent black interests. A new party hopes to change that.

The crisis facing Temer’s government is symptomatic of a broader failure – with potentially grave consequences.

Temer appears to be “in denial,” given the evidence against him and his evaporating political support, says AS/COA’s Brian Winter.