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Brasil Bitcoin co-founders move to expel 40% shareholder
Corporate rift at major Brazilian crypto exchange highlights governance risks as Central Bank prepares virtual asset service provider licensing.
Lula Campaign Fractures Over First Lady Janja's Runoff Strategy
Internal dissent in Lula's coalition erupts as allies demand less influence from First Lady Janja and more focus on moderates to close the gap with Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil Beef Exports Face China Tariff Squeeze as Poultry Surges
Brazil's meat export revenue fell 15% in September 2026 as over-quota tariffs choked beef shipments to China, while chicken exports continued to rise.
How Brazil Supreme Court Crisis Fueled Flávio Bolsonaro's Surge
Public backlash over Supreme Court scandals and its ties to President Lula has reshaped political risk, driving voters toward the right-wing opposition.
Brazil First Lady Janja Defies Critics, Vows Active Campaign Role
First Lady Janja da Silva rejects calls from campaign strategists to scale back her role in President Lula's second-round reelection bid.
Why Brazil's Top Investment Bank Is Steering Wealthy Clients to Oil Debt
BTG Pactual has added a tax-exempt infrastructure debenture backed by independent oil major Prio to its preferred fixed-income portfolio, highlighting a shift toward corporate credit.
Soybean speculative bets fall as global trade jitters hit markets
Speculators reduced their net-long positions in Chicago soybean futures as of late September, reflecting cautious sentiment amid global trade and crop updates.
Brazil soybean outlook in focus as CFTC reports net-long position
Speculative traders held a net-long position in Chicago soybeans as of late September, providing key context for Brazil's newly launched planting season.
Brazil Fertilizer Deliveries Plunge 22% as Geopolitical Risks Rise
A sharp drop in fertilizer deliveries and domestic production threatens Brazil's upcoming 2026/27 grain crops, risking global soy and corn supply disruptions.
How Flávio Bolsonaro swept Brazil's economic engines to lead Lula
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro built a 2.2 million vote lead over President Lula by dominating Brazil's wealthiest industrial and agribusiness hubs.
Brazil soybean market watches speculative shifts as CFTC longs ease
Large speculators trimmed their net-long soybean positions as of late September, highlighting shifting global dynamics for Brazil's record-breaking export season.
Brazil Lula Campaign Pivots to Fear Strategy Amid Runoff Crisis
Following an unexpected first-round defeat to Flávio Bolsonaro, President Lula's campaign faces internal division and plans a strategy shift to target moderate voters.
US soybean speculative bets reveal shifting global market dynamics
The latest CFTC report shows net-long soybean positions as of September 29, 2026, highlighting the global supply-and-demand tension felt by Brazilian farmers.
EU rules out lifting Brazilian beef ban for at least two years
The European Union will not resume Brazilian beef imports for at least two years due to strict traceability rules and cattle life cycles following a September ban.
Brazil Fintechs Bypass Local B3 Exchange for US IPOs
Prominent Brazilian digital banks are choosing Wall Street over São Paulo's B3 exchange to capture global valuations and institutional liquidity.
Ozempic and Health Trends Squeeze Beer Consumption in Brazil
A Bank of America survey reveals a structural decline in Brazilian beer consumption, driven by weight-loss medications like Ozempic and wellness trends.
Why Brazil's Presidential Hopefuls Are Wooing AI Data Centers
As US communities block energy-hungry AI data centers, Brazilian politicians are offering tax breaks and green energy to capture the computing boom.
Unsold infrastructure bonds spark liquidity squeeze in Brazil
A supply overhang of tax-exempt infrastructure debentures on bank balance sheets is driving risk premiums to multi-year highs, raising borrowing costs.
Zema plans rapid Flávio Bolsonaro endorsement to spark anti-PT front
Former Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema is set to back Flávio Bolsonaro immediately after the first-round vote, aiming to trigger a broader right-wing coalition.
Brazil Infrastructure Fund Market Hit by Historic Wave of Redemptions
Heavy outflows from tax-exempt infrastructure bond funds push corporate borrowing costs to multi-year highs, stalling crucial energy and logistics projects.
Brazil Judiciary Crackdown on Precatório Fraud After Banco Master Scandal
Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes urges sweeping court audits as R$ 4.7 billion in fraudulent government-debt assets linked to Banco Master are canceled.
Brazil Infrastructure Debt Market Shaken by Sharp Bond Correction
A supply-demand mismatch in tax-exempt infrastructure debentures has triggered massive fund redemptions and pushed risk premiums to their highest levels since 2024.
Flávio Bolsonaro Seizes Debate Chaos to Rally for First-Round Win
Following the abrupt cancellation of Brazil's final presidential debate, Flávio Bolsonaro is launching a strategic voting campaign to absorb moderate votes.
BYD faces Brazil slowdown as domestic Chinese market cools down
Electric vehicle giant BYD relies on a massive export surge to offset slowing growth in China, but its rapid expansion in Brazil is hitting new roadblocks.
Brazil Globo TV Cancels Key Debate After Conflicting Court Rulings
TV Globo canceled its highly anticipated presidential debate after separate rulings from Brazil's Supreme Court and Electoral Court disrupted agreed-upon rules.
US and Australia Suspend Brazil Embassy Services Over Security Fears
Major Western diplomatic missions abruptly shut in-person operations in Brasília just days before Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.
Brazil Tax Relief Fuels BlackRock-Backed AI Data Center Push
Brazil's newly enacted Redata program offers five-year tax exemptions on hardware imports, accelerating Odata's massive regional data center expansion.
Fictor Group Ex-Payroll Unit Expands Despite Parent Bankruptcy
Former payroll loan arm 3RP Consignado expands municipal business in Brazil while parent Grupo Fictor faces a $730 million bankruptcy.
Lula skips final TV Globo debate, leaving empty chair for rivals
President Lula's strategic decision to skip Brazil's final TV Globo debate leaves an empty chair and allows challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to dominate the stage.
Milton Leite remains jailed over alleged PCC bus cartel in São Paulo
Former City Council President Milton Leite remains in custody as authorities probe organized crime's infiltration into São Paulo's public transit system.