Articles tagged under: Jair Bolsonaro
Trump and Bolsonaro Talk Trade
Published March 20, 2019
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump welcomed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to Washington D.C. This was the first White House visit for the Brazilian president. In a press conference after the leaders met, President Donald Trump said the two have similar…Trump and Bolsonaro Meet in DC
Published March 18, 2019
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is in Washington, D.C. to meet with President Trump. Agriculture Minister Tereza Christina Dias is also part of the Brazilian delegation. Brazil wants to reopen the U.S. market to its fresh beef and the U.S. is…Revamped Policy Focus for Brazil’s New President
Published January 3, 2019
After taking office, Brazil’s new leader Jair Bolsonaro issued numerous presidential decrees. One would cut a planned increase in the minimum wage, which was sought by the agriculture industry. Another plan would give the agriculture ministry control over decisions relating…Bolsonaro Election May Deliver Stability to Brazil
Published October 30, 2018
Brazilian ag consultant Kory Melby says there is an air of optimism and relief following the election of Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s new president. "It's unknown what this means longer-term, likely some stability." While Bolsonaro calls China a predator, Melby…