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Meatpacker Barons J&F Acquire Strategic Brazilian Defense Manufacturer Avibras
Joesley and Wesley Batista's conglomerate is buying Avibras, maker of the ASTROS rocket system, a key national defense asset.
Australian Tax Law on Big Tech Renews Pressure on Brazil’s Stalled Digital Levy Bills
A new Australian 2.5% tax on Big Tech's local ad revenue is intensifying debate in Brazil over proposed digital taxes and AI copyright payments.
Key Deadline Nears in Brazil’s Tax Overhaul as Federal Revenue Prepares Critical VAT Rate Proposal
Brazil’s tax reform reaches a key point as the Federal Revenue must submit the new federal VAT rate calculation to the TCU.
China Tariff Quota Triggers 26% Drop in Brazilian Beef Exports
Shipments of Brazilian beef to China have sharply declined as exporters face a prohibitive 67% tariff after exhausting the annual quota.
Lula’s R$5 Billion Power Subsidy Spares Consumers, But Fiscal Fight With TCU Continues
Brazil's President Lula secured R$5 billion in energy subsidies to cap power bills after a brief judicial block, keeping a federal fiscal dispute alive.
Fiscal Showdown Defines Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Race as Debt Hits Critical Level
Brazil's presidential election pits Lula's spending continuity against a debt-linked cap from the opposition, with public debt at 81.9% of GDP.
Brazil’s Crypto Boom: 29 Million Brazilians Now Own Digital Assets, Outnumbering Stock Investors 2-to-1
A Datafolha/Paradigma survey shows 29 million Brazilians invest in crypto, shifting finance from elite pursuit to a popular, mass-market adoption.
Record Number of LGBT+ Candidates File in Brazil as Campaigning for General Election Begins
Over 20,500 candidates filed for Brazil’s 2026 election, featuring a record number of LGBT+ hopefuls.
China Tariff Shock Halts Brazilian Beef Trade, Export Volume Drops 26%
Brazil's beef exports to China plunged after hitting an annual quota, triggering a 67% tariff and forcing meatpackers to slow production.
Cosan's NYSE Exit Confirms Trend of Brazilian Firms Abandoning US Listings for B3 Focus
Diversified conglomerate Cosan is delisting its ADSs from the NYSE, citing costs and low liquidity, continuing a trend among Brazilian firms.
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.
Speculators Bet Big on Higher Soybean Prices, Signaling Revenue Boost for Brazil’s Giant Export Sector
Large futures traders hold a net-long position on soybean, suggesting continued optimism for global prices, a direct win for Brazil's agriculture.
Brazil Labor Reform to Cut Work Week to 40 Hours Faces Senate Vote Amid R$158 Billion Cost Warning
A constitutional amendment to reduce Brazil’s work week from 44 to 40 hours advances to the Senate, with industry groups estimating a massive annual cost.
UK Court Rejects STF Nullification, Upholds Freeze on Ex-Petrobras Executive’s Assets
A London Crown Court allowed the SFO to use Lava Jato evidence, directly challenging an STF ruling that had nullified its use in Brazil.
Presidential Candidate Romeu Zema Vows to Ban Sports Betting, Threatening Billions in Federal Tax Revenue
Frontrunner in Brazil's 2026 presidential election, Romeu Zema, pledges to ban the newly regulated sports betting market, creating massive regulatory uncertainty.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Counters Attacks with Direct Appeal to Global Diplomats
TSE President Kassio Nunes Marques defended the security of Brazil’s electronic voting system to over 100 international diplomats.
Brazil’s Fiscal Fight Splits Election: Lula’s Bloc Focuses on New Revenue, Bolsonaro’s on Debt-Linked Spending Cuts
Foreign investors are unnerved by the starkly contrasting fiscal proposals from Brazil's leading political blocs as they eye the country's rising sovereign debt.
Brazilian Asset Manager Guepardo Buys 5.44% Stake in Jewelry Retailer Vivara, Signaling Confidence in Consumer Growth
São Paulo-based Guepardo Investimentos acquired 5.44% of Vivara, betting on the Brazilian jewelry brand's continued growth after a resilient earnings report.
Political Impasse Stalls Full Financial Autonomy for Brazil’s Central Bank
The proposed constitutional amendment to grant Brazil’s Central Bank full financial autonomy remains stalled in the Senate, signaling continued political risk.
Brazil’s Sigma Lithium Stock Jumps 5.8% on Record Revenue from Minas Gerais Operations
Lithium producer SGML's shares surged after strong Q2 results highlight Brazil's role in EV battery supply.
China's Food Security Pivot Puts $20 Billion Export Reliance at Risk for Brazilian Agribusiness
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan prioritizing food self-sufficiency threatens Brazilian soy and beef exports, potentially costing the sector up to $20 billion annually.
Brazil Agribusiness Lobby Blasts R$25.8 Billion Debt Relief as 'Insufficient' for Stressed Loans
Brazil's powerful agribusiness lobby rejected a R$25.8 billion rural debt package, saying the figure covers only 13% of the sector's distressed loans, signaling continued credit risk.
Brazil’s Nubank Hits $1.06 Billion Quarterly Profit as Customer Base Soars to 139 Million
Latin America’s largest digital bank, Nubank, posted a record profit and 33% ROE, validating its high-scale technology model.
Nubank Posts First Billion-Dollar Quarterly Profit, ROE Hits 33% as Fintech Validates High-Growth Model
Brazil's Nubank reports a record $1.06 billion quarterly net income with 33% ROE, confirming its dominance over the Latin America banking sector.
High Cost of Credit Penalizes Small-Cap SYN Prop & Tech Despite Strong Operations
Brazilian real estate firm SYN Prop & Tech saw net income fall 67.2% in 2Q26 as high debt costs nullified strong operating gains.
Nubank Hits $1.1 Billion Profit, Sets New Benchmark for Latin America’s Fintech Sector
Brazilian digital bank Nu Holdings reports first-ever $1.1 billion quarterly net profit and a leading 33% Return on Equity.
Brazilian Digital Bank Inter&Co Jumps on Nasdaq as Strong Earnings Momentum Continues
Brazilian fintech Inter&Co saw its US-listed shares surge 3.37% on Friday, following strong Q2 results and a strategic focus on profitability.
JBS Biofuel Division Capacity Exceeds 900 Million Liters Annually, Scaling Brazil’s Circular Economy Model
JBS’s Biopower division has reached an annual production capacity of over 900 million liters of biodiesel by converting meat waste and used cooking oil into clean fuel.
Brazil Congress Approves Sweeping Fuel Tax Relief, Linking Fiscal Health to Oil Windfall
Brazil's legislature approved a major fuel tax cut, offsetting revenue loss with increased oil royalties to fight inflation.
Low-Income Housing Giant Plano&Plano Posts R$ 67.3 Million Profit, Signaling Health of Brazil’s Minha Casa Minha Vida Segment
Brazilian construction firm Plano&Plano reported a net profit of R$ 67.3 million for 2Q26, driven by revenue from federal low-income housing programs.