From WSJopinion: The Amazon fires are mainly the result of drought, while Bolsonaro’s reforms are paving the way for faster growth in Brazil, writes MaryAnastasiaOG
Brazil announced last week that it will privatize 17 more government enterprises, including federal electricity giant Eletrobras, the national mint and the postal service. Dozens of ports, airports, railroads and other companies already have been put in private hands since President Jair Bolsonaro took office on Jan. 1.
Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said last week that this year’s privatization proceeds will reach $20 billion. But if he keeps selling assets as he has said he would like to do, the total take for the government...
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