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Brazil's Tax System Failure Hits Small Businesses Days Before Critical Tax Reform Deadline
Widespread instability on the gov.br and Receita Federal portals on Monday threatened the September 30 deadline for small businesses to opt into new tax rules.
Lula’s New Liability Decrees Turn Screws on Google, Meta, and TikTok in Brazil
President Lula's decrees solidify tech platform liability for illegal content, giving Brazil's ANPD new powers to enforce moderation.
Brazil Tax Reform’s New Consumption Tax Creates Tax Burden Risk for Software Sector
The shift to a dual-VAT system (IBS/CBS) in Brazil’s tax reform is set to disproportionately affect software and services companies whose main cost, payroll, generates few tax credits.
Brazilian Capital and Tech Talent Flow to US Hits Record Highs Amid AI Boom
Productive investment by Brazilian companies in the United States reached $22.1 billion, as thousands of firms and a growing wave of tech talent migrate north.
Brazil Targets R$2 Trillion AI and Cloud Spending in Push to Modernize Tech Sector
Brazilian companies and the government plan to invest up to R$2 trillion ($391 billion USD) in digital transformation, primarily AI and cloud, by 2029.
Brazil Escalates Tech Crackdown, Sues Discord for R$500 Million Over Child Safety Failures
Brazil's Attorney General's Office filed a civil lawsuit against Discord seeking R$500 million ($97 million USD) for allegedly failing to protect minors, testing the country's new digital child safety law.
Brazil Enacts R$5.2 Billion Tax Break to Attract AI and Cloud Data Centers
New 'REDATA' law suspends federal taxes on imported IT equipment to spur digital infrastructure and reduce the 'Brazil cost.'
Magazine Luiza Escalates Delivery War, Asking Brazil’s Antitrust Regulator to Halt iFood Exclusivity in Smaller Cities
Magazine Luiza's subsidiary, aiqfome, filed a formal complaint with Brazil's antitrust regulator CADE, arguing that a 2023 agreement on iFood's exclusivity contracts fails to protect competition in the country's mid-sized and smaller cities.
Brazilian Tech IPO Pipeline Reopens for Nasdaq Listing With PicPay's Filing
A new cycle of Brazilian tech and fintech companies seeking US listings is opening, led by digital bank PicPay's official filing with the SEC for a Nasdaq IPO.
Brazil’s Venture Capital Rebound Fuels AI-Driven Tech Boom, but Federal Regulation Threatens Headwinds
Brazilian startups secured R$13.9 billion in 2024, a 50% jump led by AI, creating a boom that now faces a regulatory squeeze from a pending federal law.
Brazilian Tech Firms Split on Wall Street: Fintech Lists as Education Exits NASDAQ
The Brazilian technology sector is showing a fractured approach to US markets, with PicPay launching an IPO while education companies delist.
Dutch-Owned iFood Commits Record R$24 Billion Investment to Boost AI and Fintech in Brazil
Food delivery giant iFood, owned by Dutch investment group Prosus, announced a R$24 billion investment in Brazil through March 2027, focusing on technology and its iFood Pago fintech arm.
Brazilian Startups Top Global Growth List, Signaling Resilience and Future IPO Wave
Brazil led the Endeavor 'Outliers' list in 2026 with 39 high-growth tech companies, highlighting the sector's maturity despite high interest rates.
Brazilian Tech Firms Prepare Return to U.S. Markets as IPO Pipeline Reopens
Up to seven Brazilian services and tech firms are preparing for NASDAQ/NYSE listings starting in 2025, signaling a restart for cross-border IPOs.
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.
Brazilian Tech Company Bemobi Moves to Absorb Subsidiary 7AZ to Streamline Operations
Brazilian mobile digital services firm Bemobi is incorporating its wholly-owned subsidiary 7AZ Softwares to reduce costs and simplify its corporate structure.
Brazil Joins China-Led AI Bloc While Pushing R$23 Billion Plan for Digital Sovereignty
Brazil commits to a new 29-nation AI governance body and a R$23 billion plan to build sovereign computing power.
Brazilian Tech Firm LWSA Pairs New Dividend with Fifth Share Buyback Program
Locaweb Serviços de Internet, a major Brazilian tech firm, announced a R$23.4M dividend and a new 50 million share buyback.
Brazil Spends R$1.25 Billion to Secure Digital Sovereignty Over Public Health Data
Brazil’s Ministry of Health is moving its massive public health database to a sovereign cloud, ending a reliance on foreign tech firms.
Creditas Q2 AI Strategy Delivers Record R$1.14 Billion Origination, Stabilizing Operating Loss at Near-Breakeven
LatAm fintech Creditas posted record Q2 origination of R$1.14 billion and stabilized its operating loss, showcasing how deep AI integration drives profitability.
Brazil’s Tech Market Hits $67.8 Billion, Enters Global Top 10 on Back of B2B Software Boom
Brazil's IT market grew 18.5% to $67.8B in 2025, driving a new investment cycle focused on B2B software, automation, and scale-ups.
Brazil Signals AI Geopolitical Shift, Joining China-Led WAICO Over US 'Pax Silica' Model
Brazil's decision to join the China-backed World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) flags a preference for open-source AI and 'digital sovereignty,' potentially complicating market access for US-based Big Tech firms.
Mercado Livre-Backed COR Raises $30M, Names Brazil as Principal Market for AI-Driven SaaS Expansion
Argentine B2B SaaS firm COR secured a $30 million investment from FTV Capital to accelerate its AI-powered platform's expansion into the Brazilian enterprise software market.
Bradesco’s Inovabra Launches PRIA to Accelerate AI Startups
Bradesco's innovation hub, Inovabra, has launched the PRIA accelerator program to develop up to 30 early-stage AI startups in Brazil.
Finep Unveils Massive R$ 34 Billion Budget for Brazilian Tech
Brazil's state-run innovation agency Finep has confirmed a historic R$ 34 billion budget for 2026, representing a nearly fivefold increase in funding.