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Brazil’s R$15.7B Dolly Foreclosure Sets Aggressive Tax Precedent
Federal and São Paulo state prosecutors file an unprecedented R$15.75 billion joint bankruptcy petition against beverage maker Grupo Dolly.
Kinea FIIs KNCR11 and KNSC11 Hold Solid Payouts for July
Kinea's heavyweight real estate funds KNCR11 and KNSC11 maintain robust, tax-free monthly yields above 1%, outpacing traditional fixed income in July 2026.
Stark Bank Eyes R$ 1 Trillion Volume via AI and Crypto
Bezos-backed Stark Bank targets R$ 1 trillion in transacted volume for 2026, leveraging AI onboarding and crypto assets to challenge traditional corporate banks.
Brazil Soybean Belt Dryness Raises Supply Risks for Investors
A widening dry spell across Brazil's key soybean regions, including Mato Grosso and Paraná, threatens crop yields and tightens global supply.
Argentina's Cocos Capital Acquires Warren to Enter Brazil
Argentine fintech Cocos Capital has acquired the main assets of Brazilian broker Warren, marking a major expansion into Brazil's wealth management market.
BTG Pactual Co-Leads $85M Series D in Colombia's Addi
BTG Pactual co-leads an $85 million Series D round for Colombia's Addi, marking the Brazilian investment bank's first growth equity bet outside Brazil.
Lula Proposes MEI Tax Limit Hike, Sparking Retail Backlash
President Lula sent a bill raising the MEI revenue cap to R$ 140,000 by 2028, but business lobbies warn of distortions without Simples Nacional adjustments.
BRL Under Pressure as Brazil Warns Inflation Will Breach Target
The Brazilian Real faces downside pressure as the central bank raises its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.2%, well above the official 4.5% target ceiling.
Caixa's Mortgage Portfolio Hits Record R$ 1 Trillion
Caixa Econômica Federal's housing portfolio reached R$ 1 trillion in June 2026, driven by the government's Minha Casa Minha Vida program.
Brazil Approves R$ 300 Million Northeast Sugar Cane Subsidy
A congressional committee has approved an amendment to MP 1345/26, granting a R$ 12 per ton subsidy to Northeast sugar cane growers to offset US tariffs.
Capital Flight Caps BRL Gains as High US Yields Pressure IBOV
Persistent foreign capital outflows and rising domestic inflation limit the Brazilian Real's recovery, dragging the Ibovespa down 8.2% in Q2 2026.
Buser Acquires AI Firm Designa to Pivot Into Tech Hub
Brazilian mobility startup Buser has acquired AI software house Designa to prioritize machine learning over fleet size, targeting R$ 700 million in 2026 revenue.
Haun Ventures Leads $30M Round in Brazilian AI Fintech Jota
Silicon Valley's Haun Ventures makes its first Brazilian bet, leading a $30M Series A for conversational AI-banking startup Jota at a $185M valuation.
Brazil Soybean Belt Dryness Raises Supply and Price Risks
A persistent dry spell in Brazil's key soybean regions of Mato Grosso, Bahia, and Goiás raises crop-stress risks, threatening global supply and lifting prices.
Soybean Speculators Trim Net-Long Positions Ahead of USDA Reports
Speculators trimmed their net-long soybean positions to 100,800 contracts as the market prepares for critical USDA acreage and grain stocks reports.
Jota Raises $30M Series A Led by Haun Ventures
Brazilian conversational banking startup Jota raises $30 million in a Series A round led by Haun Ventures, valuing the AI-driven fintech at $185 million.
El Niño Confirmed for H2 2026: South America Braces for Crop Impact
Hedgepoint Global Markets confirms a new El Niño cycle for late 2026, bringing contrasting rainfall patterns that will reshape South American crop yields.
Lula Proposes MEI Tax-Free Revenue Limit Hike to BRL 140k
President Lula sent a bill to Congress raising the MEI revenue limit to BRL 140,000 by 2028, sparking debate over fiscal slippage and Simples Nacional limits.
BRL Volatility Set to Spike on Ptax Rate and US Payrolls
The convergence of Brazil's end-of-month Ptax rate-setting and upcoming US labor data is poised to trigger sharp swings in the USD/BRL currency pair.
IFIX Reclaims 3,800-Point Mark Led by CACR11's 10.5% Surge
The Brazilian real estate index (IFIX) closed at 3,806.50 points, gaining 0.17% on the week, as CACR11 surged 10.56% to lead local market gains.
Fiagro AAZQ11 Boosts High-Yield BRF Debt Exposure
AZ Quest's AAZQ11 invested R$ 6.2 million in BRF's CRA at 109% of CDI, maintaining its monthly dividend at R$ 0.0925 per share.
IFIX Reclaims 3,800 Points as FII CACR11 Surges 10.5%
Brazil's IFIX real estate index closed at 3,806.50 points on June 26, 2026, supported by a 10.56% surge in the distressed paper fund CACR11.
Viveo launches R$ 870m capital raise to slash leverage
Viveo (VVEO3) announced a capital increase of up to R$ 870 million anchored by DNA Capital (Bueno family) to aggressively de-lever its balance sheet.
Delayed Debt Talks Under PL 5122 Fuel Agribusiness Risks
Brazilian farmers delaying debt restructuring while waiting for the PL 5122 bailout bill face rising default risks, threatening agricultural credit providers.
Ibovespa Rises to 173,295 as Bank Gains Offset Commodities
Brazil's Ibovespa index rose 0.76% to close at 173,295.14 as financial sector gains offset declines in major commodity stocks like Petrobras and Vale.
Lula Launches Desenrola Adimplentes to Ease Debt Burden
Brazil's President Lula and Dario Durigan launch a preventive debt-refinancing program for low-income payers, potentially squeezing retail bank spreads.
Embrapa Launches AI Platform to Predict Climate Risks
Brazil's Embrapa is launching a R$ 2 million digital platform to predict extreme weather risks, aiming to reduce crop insurance losses and protect yields.
Terra Investimentos Keeps Weekly Stock Selection Unchanged
Terra Investimentos maintained its weekly model portfolio unchanged for June 26 to July 3, 2026, keeping equal weightings across five Brazilian equities.
Brazil Focus Survey Raises End-2026 Selic Forecast to 14%
Brazil's Focus survey shows analysts raising the end-2026 Selic rate forecast to 14.00% as inflation expectations drift higher, supporting the Real.
Cade Dismisses Keeta's Antitrust Case Against 99Food
Brazil's antitrust regulator Cade has recommended archiving Keeta's complaint against 99Food, easing regulatory risks for Didi's delivery platform.