Home Breadcrumb caret Investments Breadcrumb caret Market Insights Do political, economic woes make Brazil a bad place to invest? As the country grapples with political and economic troubles, is it a bad time to invest in Brazil? By Jann Lee, Benefits Canada | May 11, 2016 | Last updated on May 11, 2016 1 min read This article was originally published at Benefits Canada. As the country grapples with political and economic troubles, is it a bad time to invest in Brazil? For some investors, the country does offer opportunities. “Brazil, during this period of difficulty, presents a lot of value to us,” says Louis Lau, director of investments at investment advisory firm Brandes Investment Partners. “We see the earnings for many companies as depressed. . . A lot of the valuation has become very cheap.” Brazil’s woes have been piling up with the country facing a recession and President Dilma Rousseff fending off efforts to impeach her. As early as this week, the federal Senate will determine whether Rousseff will undergo a trial that could lead to her ouster. Read the full story at Advisor’s sister publication, Benefits Canada. Also read: Volatility increasing in emerging markets Governments face fallout from offshore accounts report Why China’s domestic brands are thriving Jann Lee, Benefits Canada Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo