RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – The orthodontist bent intently over Flavia Soares da Costa’s open mouth, tightening the glimmering silver brackets that are remaking her smile. Not long ago, it would have been ...

Brazil’s government said it was certain the Senate is likely to pass the measure to extend income tax exemptions to middle-class workers after the Lower House passed the bill late Wednesday. The bill, ...

BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil's government said it was confident the Senate would pass a bill expanding income tax exemptions for the middle class, after the measure cleared the Lower House ...

The lower house of Brazil's Congress voted on Wednesday to expand income tax exemptions for the middle class, despite opposition from investors.

Middle-class tax breaks took effect in January paychecks Lula looking to expand appeal beyond his lower income base Solid job market, falling inflation put Lula ahead in polls BRASILIA, Feb 11 ...