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OAS Confirms Fifth Electoral Observation Mission for Brazil’s 2026 General Election
Organization of American States will deploy an independent mission for the October 4 and 25 presidential and general elections.
Correction: Our September 6, 2026 at 23:19 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 The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Correction: Our September 6, 2026 at 21:29 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 The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.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 Junior Oil Operator NBS Taps Retail Capital for Onshore Push
Junior oil operator NBS Petróleo e Gás secures regulatory approval for its first fields, funded unconventionally by retail investors.
Brazil Court Suspends Mining at Sigma Lithium's Flagship Complex
A Brazilian federal court has halted operations at Sigma Lithium's Grota do Cirilo mine following a legal challenge by traditional Quilombola communities.
Brazil Congress Defers Key Labor and Security Reforms Until After Elections
Brazil's Senate postpones highly anticipated votes on ending the 6x1 work week and public security reform until after the October 2026 elections.
Brazil Junior Oil Sector Enters Third Wave of Onshore M&A
A new wave of micro-operators is sweeping up marginal Brazilian oil fields left behind by larger independent producers, backed by creative retail financing.
Correction: Our September 6, 2026 at 15:22 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 The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.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 Banco Master Scandal Reshapes 2026 Race and Court Reform
Leaked texts between a jailed banker and Justice Alexandre de Moraes fuel conservative impeachment demands and force President Lula to propose judicial reform.
Brazil Tax Reform to Hike Domestic Airfares by 16%, Lobby Warns
A study by ALTA warns that Brazil's new CBS and IBS tax system could slash domestic flight demand by 21% as airlines pass higher costs to consumers.
Brazil Lula Clinches Key Wins but Labor and Security Reforms Shelved
President Lula secured critical legislative victories in Brazil's Congress, but major labor and public security reforms are frozen until after the 2026 elections.
Brazil Approves Critical Minerals Policy With Billions in Incentives, Reserves Veto Power Over Foreign Deals
Brazil's new critical minerals law offers R$7 billion in funding and credits while creating a council to vet foreign acquisitions.
Institutional Crisis Roils Brazil’s Supreme Court as Election Battle Lines Harden
Brazil's Supreme Court plunges into a constitutional crisis amid a banking scandal probe, while Congress sets the stage for a polarized presidential election.
New Brazilian Consumption Tax May Quadruple Rate for Tech Services
Brazil’s tax reform, replacing five taxes with a new dual-VAT model (CBS/IBS), will substantially increase the tax rate on technology and software services.
Dry Spell in Brazil’s Agribusiness Capital Puts Soybean Planting on Edge
Seven consecutive dry days in Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia, threaten the start of Brazil's next record soybean crop.
Brazil’s Regulator Schedules First Battery Energy Storage Auctions with Potential R$20 Billion Investment
Energy regulator ANEEL has set dates for two BESS auctions in December to stabilize the power grid and curb renewable waste.
Scandal of Top Justice’s Alleged Ties to Banker Plunges Brazil Supreme Court into Institutional Crisis
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) faces an unprecedented crisis after revelations of a key justice’s alleged ties to a disgraced banker.
Brazil Labor Unions Mobilize to Force Vote on 40-Hour Work Week Before Election
Unions ramp up pressure on Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the work week.
Correction: Our September 5, 2026 at 15:26 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 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.
Brazil Supreme Court Institutional Crisis Deepens as Justices Demand Sanctions Over Banking Scandal
Feud between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over the Banco Master scandal injects deep risk into Brazil's rule of law.
Correction: Our September 5, 2026 at 13:28 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.
Lula’s 2027 Budget Proposal Commits Billions to Gripen Jets, Nuclear Submarine Project
Brazil's proposed 2027 federal budget allocates R$148 billion for defense, cementing long-term funding for two major strategic military programs.
Brazil’s Labor Reform Push: 40-Hour Work Week Advance Triggers Cost Alert for Service Sector
Brazil's Senate is set to vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the work week from 44 to 40 hours without a pay cut, raising labor cost concerns.
Fiscal Risk and Election Uncertainty Push Brazilian Real, Analysts Warn of R$6.00 USD/BRL Scenario
Brazil's currency is weakening as financial institutions warn a lack of post-election fiscal reform could send the USD/BRL to R$6.00.
Brazil Infrastructure Spending Faces Crossroads: State-Led PAC Program vs. Private Concessions
Brazil's election pits the government's R$1.3 trillion Novo PAC against the opposition's push for private infrastructure concessions.
Correction: Our September 4, 2026 at 23:28 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.
Ibovespa Surges 5.4% as Brazilian Market Prices In Shift Toward Fiscal Conservatism
Brazil's stock market rallied sharply on new polls suggesting a right-wing presidential victory is possible, boosting investor hopes for fiscal reform.
Brazil’s First Battery Auctions Face R$20 Billion Risk Over Who Pays the Bill
Brazil will hold its first battery storage auctions in December, expected to draw R$20 billion, but a regulatory fight over costs could threaten project viability.
Brazil's Institutions Push Major Shifts: Tech 'Safe Harbor' Ends as Lula Stakes Claim on Economic Sovereignty
Brazil's Supreme Court removes the tech platform liability shield, while Congress finalizes consumer-friendly e-commerce tax rules.