Search
355 results for “TRI”
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.
Lula Sanctions R$7 Billion Critical Minerals Policy to Boost Processing, Targeting Global EV Supply Chain
Brazil's President Lula approved the National Policy for Critical and Strategic Minerals (PNMCE), offering R$7 billion in incentives to move beyond raw extraction.
Banking Scandal Triggers Judicial War, Reshaping Brazil's 2026 Presidential Race
A massive banking fraud investigation has metastasized into an unprecedented feud between Supreme Court justices, directly impacting the tight race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil Sanctions Tax Incentives for Data Centers, Tying Benefits to Renewable Energy and AI Investment
President Lula sanctioned Law 15.504, creating Redata, which suspends federal taxes on data center equipment but imposes strict sustainability and R&D requirements.
Renault and Geely Boost Brazil EV Investment to R$5.8 Billion, Confirming Local Hybrid Production
Carmakers Renault and Geely are adding R$2 billion to their Brazil investment, accelerating local production of electric and hybrid vehicles in Paraná.
Statistical Tie Between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Drives Brazilian Market Rally
A statistical tie in recent polls between incumbent Lula and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro has fueled optimism in Brazilian markets, which are anticipating a shift toward stricter fiscal policy.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Sets Strict AI, Deepfake Rules for Big Tech Ahead of 2026 Vote
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has mandated major tech platforms submit plans for the 2026 election, dramatically increasing liability for AI-generated content.
LG Electronics Opens R$1.5 Billion ‘Smart Factory’ in Paraná, Boosting Brazil’s Manufacturing Base
South Korea’s LG Electronics has inaugurated a R$1.5 billion home appliance factory in Paraná, signaling major foreign direct investment confidence in the Brazilian consumer market.
‘Phantom’ Treasurer Allegedly Moved R$83 Million for Bolsonaro Film Ally’s NGO
Federal Police are investigating Karina da Gama, producer of the pro-Bolsonaro film ‘Dark Horse,’ after her NGO's official treasurer—an electrician—claimed he only lent his identity to the organization that handled R$83 million and received a suspended R$108 million public contract.
US and Brazil Set First In-Person Tariff Talks in Milwaukee Amid Agro-Industrial Trade Tensions
High-level Brazilian and US officials will meet in Milwaukee on September 30-October 1 for the first time since the US imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over ethanol access and deforestation concerns.
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 Supreme Court Upholds Key ICMS Tax Credits for Fuel Distributors
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court ruled that fuel distributors can keep state VAT tax credits on internal purchases, settling a major fiscal dispute.
Brazil’s Finance Minister Signals Tighter Spending Cap After New Dividend Tax Hits Investors
Finance Minister Dario Durigan is proposing a stricter spending limit for Brazil’s fiscal framework, following the recent imposition of a new 10% dividend tax.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Decades-Old Limits on Foreign Ownership of Farmland
The Supreme Federal Court unanimously upheld a 1971 law cementing strict restrictions on the acquisition and lease of rural land by foreign entities, removing legal uncertainty but entrenching barriers to foreign capital in Brazil's massive agricultural land market.
Brazil’s Tax Reform Increases Withholding Tax on Key Corporate Break, Impacting Earnings
Brazilian Congress approved a hike in the withholding tax on Juros sobre Capital Próprio (JCP) from 15% to 17.5%, a move set to reduce corporate tax savings and alter distribution strategies for publicly traded companies.
New Brazil Tax Laws Fundamentally Shift Corporate Dividend and Capital Strategies
Sweeping tax changes taking effect in 2026, including a 10% withholding tax on dividends and a higher rate on Interest on Equity, have forced Brazilian companies to completely revise their financial engineering and distribution policies.
US Tariffs on Brazilian Wood Fuel Political Firestorm Ahead of Presidential Vote
New 25% US tariffs on a range of Brazilian goods, including wood products, ignite a trade war and trigger a political blame game involving Lula and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
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.
BTG Pactual Targets R$50 Trillion Corporate Payment Market with New FinTech Platform BTG Pay
Brazil's largest investment bank, BTG Pactual, has launched BTG Pay, an integrated B2B payment platform featuring a proprietary credit card and payment terminals, directly challenging incumbent payment providers.
US Temporary Beef Quota Offers Brazilian Meatpackers Crucial Export Outlet
The US is allowing an extra 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings under a lower tariff, creating an immediate, high-volume export opportunity for Brazilian meatpackers struggling with weakened Chinese demand.
Brazil Registers Largest Deflation in Four Years, Cementing Central Bank's Selic Rate Cut
Brazil's official inflation index, the IPCA, fell 0.32% in August, the first deflation of the year, driven by a temporary 'Itaipu Bonus' on electricity bills.
Argentine Recession Slashes Brazilian Exports by Nearly 20%, Hitting Automotive Sector Hardest
Bilateral trade between Brazil and Argentina has fallen sharply due to Argentina's severe recession, threatening jobs in Brazil's key industrial sectors.
US Opens Temporary Low-Tariff Beef Quota, Handing Brazilian Meatpackers a Major Opportunity
The US government has temporarily expanded its lean beef import quota by 300,000 metric tons at a sharply reduced tariff rate to lower domestic prices, with Brazilian exporters expected to seize up to 40% of the volume.
Brazil Police Conclude ‘Fraudulent Management’ in BRB’s R$17.5 Billion Banco Master Deals
Brazil's Federal Police concluded that former directors of the state-controlled BRB bank committed fraud in the purchase of R$17.5 billion in credit portfolios.
Supreme Court Feud Over Bank Fraud Investigation Plunges Brazil Into Institutional Crisis
A public dispute between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over the failed Banco Master investigation has triggered an institutional crisis in the Brazil Supreme Court ahead of a contested election.
Sérgio Moro Nears First-Round Victory in Paraná Gubernatorial Race, New Poll Shows
The former Car Wash judge and current Senator for Paraná, Sérgio Moro, is just shy of the 50% threshold needed to win the state's 2026 governor's race outright, according to the latest Neokemp poll.
Brazil’s Universal Sanitation Goal Faces R$1.2 Trillion Investment Gap for 2033 Deadline
An estimated R$1.2 trillion is required to achieve Brazil’s universal sanitation targets, but current contracted investment is less than half the required annual rate.
Brazil’s Inflation Posts Steepest Deflation in Four Years, Intensifying Pressure for Deeper Rate Cuts
Brazil’s official IPCA inflation index recorded a deeper-than-expected deflation of -0.32% in August 2026, driven by an electricity bill credit, likely pushing the Central Bank to accelerate its interest rate cutting cycle.
Brazil Labor Court Suspends New Glyphosate Registrations, Triggering Agribusiness Uncertainty
A Labor Court in Brasília ordered a 90-day suspension on all new glyphosate registrations, mandating an environmental review.