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Politics• Aug 07
Lula Reinforces Stance on Tech Regulation: 'Freedom of Expression Has Limits'
President Lula's comments and the AGU's move to suspend Discord heightens regulatory risk for Big Tech in Brazil, reinforcing platform liability.
Politics• Aug 07
Former INSS President Stefanutto Indicted in R$6.3 Billion Fraud Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 07
Lula Says 'Freedom of Expression Has a Limit,' Signaling Heightened Regulatory Risk for Tech Platforms in Brazil
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 07
US Tariffs Trigger 5% Export Drop, Prompting R$18.5 Billion BNDES Rescue
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 07
US Tariff Hike Pushes Brazilian Exports to Historical Low, Accelerating Pivot to China
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 07
US Tariffs Deepen Structural Headwind as Brazilian Exports to US Drop 12.2%
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 07
Brazil Hydro Curbs Signal Higher Energy Costs, Renewed Inflation Pressure
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 07
Lula’s ‘Freedom Has Limits’ Rhetoric Heightens Regulatory Risk for Meta, Google in Brazil
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 07
Brazil’s Export Map Reorients as US Tariffs Drive Trade Diversion to Asia, EU
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 06
Brazil’s New VAT Rate Could Hit 28%, Highest in OECD
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 06
Brazil’s Estimated 27.91% Consumption Tax Rate Signals World High, Pressuring Government to Cut Exemptions
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 06
Lula Launches R$18.5 Billion BNDES Credit Line to Shield Key Exporters from US Tariffs and Geopolitical Risk
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 06
Lula Creates Council to Fast-Track R$18.5 Billion BNDES Credit for Tariff-Hit Industries
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 06
Political Logjam on Fiscal Adjustment Curbs Central Bank’s Scope for Deeper Selic Rate Cuts
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 06
Lula Attacks Fiscal Cap, Brands Market as 'Faria Lima Captor,' Fueling Fiscal Uncertainty
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 05
US Revokes Brazilian Ambassador's Visa, Escalating Diplomatic Crisis Ahead of October Election
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 05
EU Ban on Brazilian Meat Threatens $1.8 Billion Export Market Over Antimicrobial Concerns
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 05
Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in Latest Quaest Poll, Upping Brazil Political Uncertainty
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 05
Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in 2026 Presidential Poll
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 05
EU Ban on Brazilian Meat Imports Threatens $2 Billion in Exporter Revenue
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 05
STF Takes Up Gambling Ban Constitutionality Today, Signaling Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism and Real Estate Opportunity
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 04
Lula Nominates CVM Veteran Antonio Berwanger to Director Post Amid Market Integrity Scrutiny
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 04
Brazil’s Diplomatic Push Seeks to Avert September 3 EU Meat Export Ban Over Antimicrobial Rules
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 04
Brazil Locks INSS Payroll Loan Cap at 1.85% Until Selic Hits 10.5%
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 04
Brazil’s Dual-VAT Reform Triggers Hard-Stop Operational Risk for Companies
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 04
ANEEL Technical Arm Rejects Enel SP Defense, Maintains Call for Concession Termination
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 04
Brazil’s TSE/AGU AI Rules Create Critical Compliance Risk for Digital Platforms Ahead of 2026 Vote
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 04
Brazil Tax Reform Mandate Takes Effect, E-Invoice Compliance Threatens Large-Cap Operations
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 04
Lula’s R$283.2 Billion Stimulus Package Signals Fiscal Risk as Credit Programs See Low Uptake
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 03