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Brazil STF Justice Lifts Secrecy on Key Probes Targeting Bolsonaro Son, Ciro Nogueira Ahead of Election
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça unsealed 39 judicial processes, exposing details in the 'Dark Horse' film and Banco Master corruption investigations involving top politicians.
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.
Nubank Kicks Off Full U.S. Expansion With High-Yield Account
Latin American digital banking giant Nubank has launched its consumer banking suite in the U.S. through a strategic partnership with Lead Bank.
Sigma Lithium Shares Drop Further Amid Legal Battle with Traditional Brazilian Community
Shares in the lithium producer SGML fell 5.66% to $9.50 on Friday as a Brazilian court order suspending operations at its main mine creates regulatory uncertainty.
Federal Police Report Alleges Central Bank Official Acted as ‘Informal Consultant’ to Disgraced Banker in Master Scandal
A newly-released Federal Police report alleges a high-ranking Central Bank official advised Banco Master's former owner, Daniel Vorcaro, on regulatory strategy.
Key Brazil Soybean Belt Regions See Zero Rain as Planting Starts, Raising Crop Risk
Major soybean producers in Mato Grosso and Bahia have received no rain in seven days, forcing farmers to delay the start of the 2026/27 planting season and increasing global supply concerns.
Federal Police Tie Bolsonaro Sons to Financial Investigation in R$7 Billion Banking Scandal
New reports from the Federal Police and Public Prosecutor's Office allege a direct link between the sons of former President Jair Bolsonaro and a major banking fraud case.
Brazil's Municipal Elections Mark Record High for LGBT+ and Indigenous Candidates
The 2024 municipal elections saw a historic rise in the number of LGBT+ and Indigenous candidacies, signalling a slow but fundamental shift in who holds political power ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Correction: Our September 11, 2026 at 13:41 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Unsealed Police Reports Detail Central Bank Supervisors' Role in Daniel Vorcaro Corruption Scheme
Federal Police reports unsealed by the Supreme Court reveal that high-ranking Central Bank supervisors acted as 'informal consultants' for the ex-banker at the heart of the Banco Master scandal, receiving travel and payments for insider help.
Brazilian Real Strengthens as Tightening Polls Put Flávio Bolsonaro’s Fiscal Promises in Focus
The Brazilian currency climbed to an over three-week high against the dollar, as new presidential election polls showed a near-tie between the incumbent and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, whom markets view as more fiscally conservative.
Correction: Our September 10, 2026 Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
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.
Federal Prosecutors Sue to Halt Operation of TikTok Data Center in Brazil's Ceará Over Indigenous Rights, Environmental Impact
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office and Public Defender's Office filed a civil action to block the R$200 billion data center for TikTok in Ceará until a full environmental study and consultation with the Indigenous Anacé people are completed.
Nubank Launches Initial U.S. Products Via Partner Bank While Awaiting Federal Charter
Brazilian fintech giant Nu Holdings launched its first consumer financial products in the U.S. through an interim partnership with Lead Bank, offering high-yield savings and a cashback card as it continues to seek full federal bank approval.
Brazil Finalizes Tax Reform’s Core Regulatory Framework, Sent for Presidential Sanction
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies passed the second regulatory bill for the consumption tax reform, establishing the Gestor Committee and setting the operational path for the new dual-VAT system.
Brazilian Court Suspends New Glyphosate Registrations, Citing Government’s Missed Deadline
A Brasília labor court temporarily halted new registrations of the glyphosate herbicide, signaling increased regulatory uncertainty for Brazil’s key agribusiness sector.
Correction: Our September 10, 2026 at 21:25 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Water Crisis and Local Conflict Threaten Planned 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center in Brazil
Atlas Renewable Energy's planned $6.8 billion, 1GW data center in Paracatu, Minas Gerais, faces opposition over water scarcity and a lack of local consultation.
Brazil's Nubank Launches US Operations, Bringing Latin American Digital Bank Model to Crowded Market
Latin America's largest digital bank, Nu Holdings, has begun offering savings, credit, and remittance products in the US, challenging established players.
Rio Utility Light Exits Judicial Recovery After Restructuring R$11 Billion in Debt
Light S.A., the major energy utility for Rio de Janeiro, has officially exited its three-year judicial recovery process after fulfilling the obligations of its debt restructuring plan.
Brazil’s Nubank Formally Launches US Banking Operations With High-Yield Account
Nu Holdings, the Brazilian digital bank, launched US operations today via a partnership with Lead Bank, offering a 3.50% APY savings account and a multi-currency product.
Correction: Our September 10, 2026 at 15:23 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Brazil’s FGTS Council Frees R$4.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funds for Sanitation Projects
Brazil's powerful FGTS Curatorial Council approved the redemption of R$4.5 billion from its infrastructure fund to finance stalled sanitation and water works.
Brazil’s Consumption Tax Reform Becomes Political Flashpoint as Business Leaders Urge Presidential Candidates to Protect Law
A manifesto from specialists and business leaders is warning presidential candidates against halting the critical IVA Dual tax reform, citing political risk.
Brazil's Congress Eliminates Federal Import Tax on $50 E-Commerce Orders
The zeroing of the 20% Imposto de Importação on low-cost international purchases moves to President Lula for sanction, a move popular with consumers but opposed by domestic industry.
Sanepar Sues Regulator to Retain Share of R$4 Billion Court Win; CEO Rules Out Privatization
Paraná state utility Sanepar is suing to keep part of a R$4 billion court-ordered payment after its regulator ruled the entire sum must go to consumer tariff relief.
Brazil’s ‘King of Soy’ Warns Political Confrontation with China is a ‘Great Danger’ to Agribusiness
Blairo Maggi, Brazil's powerful former Agriculture Minister, cautions that political disputes risk the nation's key trade relationship with Beijing.
Lula Sanctions Law to Permanently End Brazil's 20% 'Little Blouse Tax' on E-Commerce Imports
President Lula makes the zero federal import tax on e-commerce parcels up to $50 permanent, benefiting millions of Brazilian consumers.
Correction: Our September 9, 2026 Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.