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Brazil’s Battery Auction Faces Regulatory Minefield as Regulator Races to Define Cost Allocation
Brazil’s first large-scale battery energy storage auctions face major uncertainty as ANEEL struggles to define who pays for the new capacity.
Brazilian Aerospace Giant Embraer and SPX Capital Forge R$700M Cybersecurity Powerhouse
Embraer and SPX Capital are merging their cybersecurity units to create a Brazilian tech giant with R$700 million in revenue, aiming for international expansion.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Ends Tech Platform ‘Safe Harbor’ Liability Shield
Landmark STF decision declares Article 19 of the Marco Civil partially unconstitutional, requiring Big Tech to adopt proactive moderation.
Brazil’s Record $87 Billion Agribusiness Export Haul Masks Crisis for Farmers
High input costs and 15% interest rates are squeezing Brazilian farmer margins despite a record export surge, driving demand for Fiagros.
Brazil Congress Finalizes Zero Federal Tax on E-commerce Purchases Up to US$50
Brazilian lawmakers approved a measure making the import tax exemption permanent for low-value international e-commerce purchases.
Unprecedented Crisis Grips Brazil Supreme Court as Justices Clash Over Banco Master Scandal
The internal conflict between STF Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça threatens the court's institutional stability.
STF President Fachin Intervenes to Isolate Crisis Between Justices Moraes and Mendonça
Brazil’s Supreme Court President separated an investigation request to de-escalate an unprecedented public conflict between two key justices.
Brazil’s High Interest Rates to Persist as Election Campaigns Fail to Detail Fiscal Adjustment
Presidential candidates' vague economic plans increase sovereign risk, forcing the Central Bank to hold Brazil’s Selic rate high.
Lula Advisor Celso Amorim Warns Congress of US Intervention in Brazil Election, Citing Monroe Doctrine
Tensions rise as Lula's top advisor warns the US is using its historic Monroe Doctrine to justify meddling in the upcoming presidential election.
Brazil Congress Eliminates Import Tax on $50 E-commerce Orders, Awaits Lula Sanction
Brazilian Congress approves MP to permanently zero the federal import tax on international purchases up to US$50, impacting retail competition.
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Approves End to ‘Blouse Tax’ on $50 E-commerce Imports
Brazil's Chamber zeroed the federal import tax on international purchases up to $50, boosting foreign e-commerce and sending the bill to the Senate.
OAS Deploys Observation Mission to Monitor Brazil’s Polarized 2026 General Election
The Organization of American States is sending an Electoral Observation Mission to monitor the October 2026 election, a sign of ongoing international scrutiny.
Brazilian Digital Bank Inter & Co. Shares Climb 3.6% on US Nasdaq Listing
Inter & Co. (INTR) stock surged 3.65% on the Nasdaq, continuing a rebound from recent lows for the Brazilian banking 'super app.'
El Niño Threatens Brazil's Inflation Target, With Fresh Food Prices Projected to Rise Nearly 20%
Climate shock from a strong El Niño could push Brazilian food prices up by 19.9%, forcing the Central Bank to maintain higher interest rates.
Brazil's New Internet Liability Law Ends Safe Harbor, Imposing 'Duty of Care' on Global Tech Platforms
Brazil's Supreme Court ruling and presidential decrees replace the judicial-order content removal rule, sharply raising compliance costs.
Brazil Toughens Big Tech Liability with New Decrees, Mandating Action Without Court Order
President Lula signs decrees modifying the Marco Civil da Internet, holding platforms civilly liable for illicit content like hate speech and digital fraud.
Lula Freezes Approval of All New Ambassadors, Escalating Diplomatic Row With US
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has halted all ambassador approvals until after the October election, citing a refusal to tolerate foreign interference.
Brazil Court Ruling Suspends Stricter Penalties for Clandestine Transport, Creating Regulatory Vacuum
A Federal Justice injunction has temporarily suspended new, tougher ANTT penalties for platform-based transport operators in Brazil.
Brazilian Fintech Inter & Co Stock Rises on Payments Technology Partnership with ACI Worldwide
Inter & Co, the Brazilian digital bank, saw its Nasdaq-listed stock climb after announcing a payments tech overhaul for its merchant unit.
Brazil Supreme Court Judge Revokes Pension of Ex-Police Chief Silvinei Vasques for Election Meddling
STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled that former PRF Director-General Silvinei Vasques loses his public pension after his conviction for using the federal police to interfere in the 2022 Brazilian elections.
Fiscal Strain Pushes Brazil’s Real Bond Yields to Unsustainable Highs Ahead of Election
Brazil's real interest rates on long-term government bonds have surpassed 8%, driven by deep market concern over fiscal stability.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Confirms Seven International Observer Missions for 2026 General Elections
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court confirmed a record seven international missions, including the OAS and EU, will monitor the 2026 elections to bolster confidence in electoral integrity.
Brazil’s World-Beating Real Rate Anchors the Real as Carry Trade Capital Flows In
Foreign capital inflows attracted by the world’s second-highest real interest rate are stabilizing the Brazilian Real amid global volatility.
Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan Outlines Re-election Economic Pitch: Fiscal Discipline to Cut Selic Rate
Dario Durigan clarified the Lula administration's economic focus, linking strict fiscal control to lower interest rates and a key labor reform.
Brazil Invites Record International Scrutiny for 2026 Elections, Including OAS and European Union
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has invited at least seven major international bodies to observe the 2026 general elections, reinforcing a commitment to electoral integrity.
Brazil's No. 2 Finance Official Pledges 2% of GDP Fiscal Adjustment to Cut High Selic Rate
Dario Durigan, the Executive Secretary of Brazil's Finance Ministry, linked a major fiscal push to lower the Selic rate.
Lula Campaign Pledges 2% of GDP Fiscal Adjustment to Combat Brazil’s High Interest Rates
Finance Minister Dario Durigan commits a future Lula administration to a 2% of GDP fiscal effort to lower the 14.00% Selic rate and stabilize public debt.
Supreme Court Intervenes in R$6.6 Billion Brazil State Bank Bailout Amid Massive Fraud Scandal
STF Minister Luiz Fux is mediating a rescue plan for state-owned Banco de Brasília (BRB) after its exposure to the Banco Master fraud.
Brazilian Digital Bank Inter & Co Shares Surge on Undervaluation Narrative After Strong Q2 Earnings
Inter & Co shares jumped nearly 6% on strong fundamentals, highlighting the ongoing debate about the digital bank's valuation.
Inter & Co Stock Falls 3.8%, Continuing Slide for Key Brazil Digital Bank on Nasdaq
Brazilian digital bank Inter & Co (INTR) stock drops sharply, extending a trend of negative sentiment despite posting record profit.