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Dry Spell Risks Delayed Soybean Planting Across Brazil’s Key Production Belt
Critical farming regions in Mato Grosso, Goiás, and Bahia are facing a week-long dry spell, threatening to delay the start of the 2026/27 Brazil soybean crop.
JBS and Viva Create Global Leather Giant JBS Viva with 20 Million Hides Capacity
Brazil's JBS Couros and Viva Holding have formed a 50/50 joint venture, JBS Viva, to create the world's largest leather processing company to boost global competitiveness.
Dry Weather Stresses Soybean Planting in Brazil’s Center-West, Raising Crop Risk
A lack of rain in key Brazilian farming states like Mato Grosso, Goiás, and Bahia is delaying soybean planting in the world's largest producer, threatening the 2026/27 crop.
Brazil’s Landmark VAT Reform Enters Mandatory Test Phase, Demanding Immediate Operational Overhaul for Companies
Foreign and domestic companies in Brazil face a critical compliance deadline as the country's dual VAT system (CBS and IBS) is now in a mandatory test period.
Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Selic Rate to 13.75%, Boosting Retail and Construction Prospects
Brazil’s central bank, Copom, cut the benchmark Selic interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 13.75% per annum, a move expected to stimulate the highly rate-sensitive retail and civil construction sectors.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Bans Politically-Motivated Highway Police Stops Ahead of 2026 Election
The Superior Electoral Court and Ministry of Justice issued a joint ordinance restricting Federal Highway Police actions to prevent voter suppression seen in the 2022 general election.
Dry Spell in Brazil’s Soy Belt Risks Delays for 2027 Harvest Under Strong El Niño
Seven consecutive dry days in the critical pre-planting regions of Mato Grosso, Goiás, and Bahia raise water-stress concerns for Brazil’s 2026/27 soybean crop, adding weather uncertainty under a strong El Niño forecast.
Rio Grande do Sul Allows Early Soybean Planting, Voids Federal Crop Insurance for Producers
Brazil's southernmost state, a major soybean producer, will allow farmers to plant soybeans two weeks early, but those who participate will forfeit coverage from the federal agricultural risk guarantee program.
Brazil’s VAT Transition Plagued by Compliance Delays, Increasing Implementation Risk for Foreign Companies
Technical and administrative adjustments to Brazil's new VAT system are causing compliance delays, with a key electronic invoicing deadline postponed to December.
Brazil Central Bank Poised for Final Selic Cut as Political Tensions Complicate Real’s Outlook
Copom is expected to cut the Selic rate to 13.75% as inflation slows, but a tightening election race against a fiscally conservative candidate is strengthening the Brazilian Real.
Lula’s Runoff Lead Over Bolsonaro Narrows to 7.3 Points Weeks Before Brazil Election
A new CNT/MDA poll shows President Lula's lead over challenger Flávio Bolsonaro tightening, indicating a highly contested final stretch before the October election.
Dry Weather Pauses Soybean Planting in Key Brazilian Regions as Water Stress Builds
Farmers in Brazil's top soybean states, notably Mato Grosso and Goiás, are seeing soil moisture diminish rapidly, forcing a halt to early planting operations due to extended dry spells.
São Paulo Gubernatorial Candidate Fernando Haddad Threatens Review of Sabesp Privatization, Infrastructure Contracts
PT candidate Fernando Haddad has vowed to review and potentially void the privatization of the state sanitation company Sabesp and CPTM train concessions if elected governor of Brazil's largest state.
Brazil Finance Minister Durigan: Supreme Court Crisis ‘Hurts Economy,’ Damages Investor Credibility
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan stated that the ongoing institutional crisis at the Supreme Federal Court is a source of 'very bad instability' that damages foreign investor confidence and economic predictability.
Brazil’s 2026 Election Presents Stark Fiscal Choice: Lula’s Revenue Push vs. Bolsonaro’s ‘Scissor Cut’
The 2026 Brazilian election pits incumbent Lula’s plan to fix public finances via new taxes against challenger Flávio Bolsonaro’s proposal for deep spending cuts, but analysts doubt either plan stabilizes the growing public debt.
Brazil’s Election Dead-Heat Coincides With Deepening Judicial Crisis and Agro-Energy Shocks
Brazil's political and economic stability is tested by a dead-heat election, a Supreme Court crisis, and major agricultural threats from El Niño.
Brazil’s Independent Oil Producers Demand 100-Day Reform Agenda From Presidential Candidates
The Brazilian Association of Independent Oil and Gas Producers (ABPIP) has presented a policy roadmap for the next government's first 100 days, prioritizing market opening and revitalizing mature fields.
Sigma Lithium Stock Drops 6.2% as Brazil Licensing Fears Continue
Shares of Sigma Lithium (SGML), a key supplier to the electric vehicle battery market, fell sharply amid ongoing concerns over its Brazilian mine licenses.
Saudi Pipeline Attack Pushes Oil Past $108, Straining Brazilian Banks
A drone strike on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline has pushed Brent crude past $108, threatening a prolonged high-interest-rate cycle and rising credit risk for Brazilian lenders.
Brazil Tax Reform Accelerates Legislative Countdown to Corporate Overhaul
The Brazilian Senate advanced regulation of the Dual VAT system, forcing an immediate, critical tax choice for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Brazil Beef Exports Slump on EU Ban While US Import Quota Boosts Cattle Price Outlook
Brazilian beef exports saw a significant drop in early September due to a new EU suspension over antimicrobial rules, but a massive temporary US import quota is creating upward pressure on domestic cattle prices.
Dry Spell Hits Brazil's Key Soybean Belt, Raising Crop-Stress Alarms
A lack of rainfall and consecutive dry days in major producing hubs across Mato Grosso, Goiás, and Bahia is raising concerns about delayed soybean planting and potential early-season crop stress.
Brazil Banks Warn: Fiscal Plan Essential Post-Election to Avoid 20% Rates
Investment banks warn that Brazil's next president must deliver a strict budget plan to prevent interest rates from soaring to 20% amid rising debt.
Post-Election Fiscal Void Puts Brazil's Economy on Knife’s Edge
Major investment banks warn that the next government’s fiscal plan will determine if Brazil’s Selic rate soars or if the Ibovespa sees a massive rally.
Political Turmoil and Banking Scandal Push Brazil’s Presidential Race to a Statistical Tie
An explosive judicial feud linked to a banking fraud scandal has tightened the presidential election, while major court rulings redefine risk for agribusiness and mining.
Dry Spell Threatens Brazil's Soybean Planting in Key Production Hubs
A dry start to the planting season across major soy states like Mato Grosso, Bahia, and Goiás is increasing risk for Brazil’s 2026/27 crop, potentially delaying planting and tightening global supply.
Brazil’s Nubank Launches Stablecoin-Powered Global Account and Full U.S. Market Entry
Latin America's largest digital bank, Nubank, announced a dual expansion into the U.S. and a new global account using stablecoins for cross-border payments.
Brazil’s Rural Credit Shrinks 26%, Pointing to Risk for 2026/2027 Crop and Food Prices
A sharp 26% contraction in the volume of rural credit for the next season, driven by high rates and record defaults, signals reduced agricultural output, posing a threat to Brazil's trade balance and domestic food inflation.
Global Fintech Revolut Hires Former Economy Minister Paulo Guedes to Advise on Brazil Banking License Bid
Fintech giant Revolut has appointed former Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes to its new advisory board, a strategic move aimed at securing a full banking license and intensifying competition with local digital banks.
Brazil’s Ibovespa to Include US-Listed Giants Like Nubank and XP, Marking Major Index Shift
The B3 stock exchange announced Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) for US-listed companies like Nubank and XP Inc. will join the Ibovespa, starting in 2027, with a 10% limit.