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US-Brazil Tariff Talks Fail to End Trump-Era 37.5% Tax on Key Brazilian Exports
Brazilian exporters face continued high costs after trade talks with the US failed to remove combined tariffs of up to 37.5%.

Book Reveals Army Commander Threatened to Arrest Jair Bolsonaro to Halt 2022 Coup Attempt
Former Air Force chief's book reveals then-Army Commander threatened to arrest Jair Bolsonaro to prevent a 2022 coup attempt.

Brazil Supreme Court Limits Automatic Free Legal Aid in Labor Disputes with R$5,000 Income Cap
Brazil's Supreme Court set a R$5,000 monthly income limit for automatic free legal aid, requiring proof of poverty above that level.

Political Risk Premium Undermines Brazilian Real Carry Trade Ahead of October Election
High-yielding Brazilian Real is struggling to keep pace with its interest rate differential as investors price in fiscal uncertainty before the October election.

Brazil real estate investors mature but grow wary of political risk
A joint study by Brain, Clube FII, and Tree shows seasoned retail investors now dominate Brazil's real estate funds, but political anxiety is rising.

Brazil today: Supreme Court feud and gang defiance shake 2026 race
A widening Supreme Court feud over the Banco Master scandal and a presidential candidate defying a gang campaign ban are reshaping Brazil's political landscape.

Brazil passes Redata tax exemption to spark AI data center boom
Brazil's Senate has approved the Redata bill, slashing import and manufacturing duties to position the country as Latin America's primary green AI hub.

Brazil TSE to Decide if Former DF Governor Arruda Can Run
Brazil's high electoral court, the TSE, will rule on whether former DF Governor José Roberto Arruda remains barred from running under the Clean Slate Law.

Brazil soybean crop faces early dry spell in Bahia agribusiness hub
A severe dry spell in Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia, is threatening the start of Brazil's soybean planting season, raising crop-stress risks.

USA Rare Earth completes Serra Verde merger to challenge China
USA Rare Earth has completed its merger with Brazil's Serra Verde, creating a vital non-Asian supply chain for critical heavy rare earth minerals.

Brazil Real Estate Market Anchored by Self-Directed Retail Investors
Experienced, self-directed retail investors are anchoring Brazil’s $60 billion real estate fund (FII) market, keeping it resilient despite high interest rates.

Brazil Embraer Merges Cybersecurity Unit Tempest With SPX-Backed Vision
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer and asset manager SPX Capital are merging their cybersecurity units to build a powerhouse with R$ 700 million in revenue.

Brazil Real Estate Funds Defy High Interest Rates as Veterans Dominate
Experienced retail investors now make up 60% of Brazil's real estate fund market, prioritizing tax-free monthly dividends despite high interest rates.

Brazil Junior Oil Operator NBS Taps Retail Capital for Onshore Push
Junior oil operator NBS Petróleo e Gás secures regulatory approval for its first fields, funded unconventionally by retail investors.

Renan Santos Defies Red Command Campaign Ban in Fortaleza
Brazilian presidential candidate Renan Santos challenged a campaign ban by the Red Command drug faction, holding a motorcade in a tense Fortaleza neighborhood.

Brazil Court Suspends Mining at Sigma Lithium's Flagship Complex
A Brazilian federal court has halted operations at Sigma Lithium's Grota do Cirilo mine following a legal challenge by traditional Quilombola communities.

Brazil Junior Oil Sector Enters Third Wave of Onshore M&A
A new wave of micro-operators is sweeping up marginal Brazilian oil fields left behind by larger independent producers, backed by creative retail financing.

Dry spell in Brazil's soybean belt raises crop-stress risk
A severe dry spell in Luís Eduardo Magalhães, a key agricultural hub in Brazil's Matopiba region, is raising concerns over soybean crop stress.

Brazil Embraer and SPX Capital Merge Cybersecurity Units in Major Deal
Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer and asset manager SPX Capital have agreed to merge their cybersecurity businesses, creating a regional giant with R$ 700 million in revenue.

Brazil Banco Master Scandal Reshapes 2026 Race and Court Reform
Leaked texts between a jailed banker and Justice Alexandre de Moraes fuel conservative impeachment demands and force President Lula to propose judicial reform.

Brazil Tax Reform to Hike Domestic Airfares by 16%, Lobby Warns
A study by ALTA warns that Brazil's new CBS and IBS tax system could slash domestic flight demand by 21% as airlines pass higher costs to consumers.

Brazil Faria Lima Securitizer Faces Asset Freezes Over Debt Crisis
São Paulo court orders asset freezes against Euro Securitizadora as the Faria Lima firm defaults on R$ 741 million owed to thousands of retail investors.

Bolsonaro Challenger Proposes R$190 Billion Fiscal Cut and 20-Year Legal Stability for Investors
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential platform targets a 1.5% GDP cut, a new fiscal framework, and Judiciary spending.

Tightening Brazil Election Race Pushes Brazilian Real Stronger Against the Dollar
The Brazilian Real appreciated significantly as the presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro narrows, reducing political risk premium.

China Shifts from Top Buyer to Export Rival, Threatening Brazil’s Global Poultry Dominance
China, a major customer for Brazil's chicken, is now a net exporter, flooding key markets in the Middle East and Asia with low-cost poultry.

EU Trade Blockade on Brazilian Meat Hits JBS, Marfrig Over Antimicrobial Rules
The EU suspended imports of Brazilian animal products, a $1.84 billion export market, after Brazil failed to meet new antimicrobial rules.

Brazil Court Freezes Assets of Euro Securitizadora on Signs of 'Patrimonial Destructuring'
São Paulo court is accelerating asset freezes against non-regulated Euro Securitizadora after it defaulted on R$741 million debt to over 4,200 retail investors.

Presidential Candidate Augusto Cury Failed to Declare Five Companies, Including Three in Florida, to TSE
Brazilian presidential candidate Augusto Cury, who declared the largest patrimony, omitted five companies from his required asset list.

Embraer Secures Major Japan Jet Order, Trades Cybersecurity Control to Scale High-Tech Services
Brazil's Embraer landed an expanded 23-jet order from ANA Holdings and restructured its cybersecurity unit, Tempest, to unlock growth.

Brazilian Congress Ends 'Blusinha Tax,' Squeezing Domestic Small Retailers With New Import Advantage
The Brazilian Congress approved a measure eliminating the 20% federal import tax on international e-commerce purchases up to US$50, intensifying competitive pressure on local small businesses.