Canning House | Latin American Economy Business report

At last, after months of delay, Petrobras has published its accounts. The state-owned Brazilian oil company, sometimes described as a Petrossauro , a prehistoric and cumbersome giant from the past, has taken a series of punishing blows to its balance sheet because of the impact of a corruption scandal and the fall in international oil prices. Revealing the depth of the damage may be a first step to beginning a recovery.

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Despite low unrest, insurgency risks, growing political violence is a threat in Brazil

Though concerns from parts of Brazilian society about potential unrest taking place during the country's 7th September Independence Day celebrations did not materialise, the run-up to the 2nd October presidential elections have not been devoid of political violence, with security risks likely to continue into the coming years - write Mário Braga and Rodrigo Russo.

Rising risks in Argentina

On the evening of 1st September a man approached Vice-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK) outside her home in Buenos Aires, pointing a loaded gun at her head at point-blank range and attempting to pull the trigger. In a context of deepening socio-economic hardship and concerns over governability, risks appear to be rising in Argentina - writes Jill Hedges.

18-04-2015: Latin American Economy Business report

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Despite low unrest, insurgency risks, growing political violence is a threat in Brazil

Rising risks in Argentina

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