The Brazilian economy shrinks for the first time since 2016

The Brazilian economy has contracted in the first three months of the year for the first time since 2016, when the country was in recession.

It's contracted by 0.2% compared to the last three months of 2018. Compared to last year, it had increased by 0.5%.

The fall comes as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces a scrutiny of his efforts to revive the economy.

During a two year recession in 2015 and 2016, the economy has contracted by almost 7%.