Category: Economy & Policy

The government’s reform agenda is bogged down in Congress. Luckily for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, economic recovery is boosting his support.

Lula had a rough start in office, but the economy is beginning to recover. Now he needs to ensure that boom doesn’t turn to bust.

Lula’s approach to government encompasses good management, transparency and accountability – but within the context of state control.

Lula has put the brakes on a social security system run wild. The benefits of pension reform are small, but they will at least head off a payments crisis.