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Brazil’s Election Dead-Heat Coincides With Deepening Judicial Crisis and Agro-Energy Shocks
Brazil's political and economic stability is tested by a dead-heat election, a Supreme Court crisis, and major agricultural threats from El Niño.
US and Brazil Set First In-Person Tariff Talks in Milwaukee Amid Agro-Industrial Trade Tensions
High-level Brazilian and US officials will meet in Milwaukee on September 30-October 1 for the first time since the US imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over ethanol access and deforestation concerns.
Brazil’s Corn Ethanol Boom Creates R$ 7.6 Billion Forest Investment Challenge in Mato Grosso
Rapid expansion of Brazilian corn ethanol is driving massive competition for wood biomass in Mato Grosso, forcing a pivot to planted forests and challenging the pulp industry's supply.
Atypical Rain in Brazil's Center-South Halts Sugarcane Harvest, Spiking Ethanol Prices
Unexpected heavy rain in Brazil's main sugarcane region caused a short-term operational bottleneck, driving hydrous and anhydrous ethanol prices up significantly despite high stocks.
Global Sugar Price Surge, El Niño Fears Spark Rally in Brazilian Agro Stocks
Policy shifts in India and El Niño fears drove raw sugar to a one-year high, triggering massive stock gains for Brazilian agro-industrial giants São Martinho and Jalles Machado.
Opposition Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Pitches R$190 Billion Fiscal Cut, Signals Review of Ethanol Blend Mandate
Brazil presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro proposes deep expenditure cuts and a review of the recently raised 32% ethanol blend.
Bolsonaro Camp Signals Policy Reversal Threat to Brazil’s New 32% Ethanol Blend Mandate
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro criticized the temporary E32 ethanol blend hike, signaling policy uncertainty for Brazil's energy sector.
Stable Fly Crisis Forces 60% Milk Loss in São Paulo Dairy Farms, Exposing Sugarcane Byproduct Conflict
An outbreak of blood-feeding stable flies, linked to the disposal of sugarcane ethanol byproducts, is devastating livestock in Brazil's largest state.
Brazil Congress Approves Fuel Tax Cut, Guarantees Zero Federal Tax and $231 Million Subsidy for Ethanol
Brazilian lawmakers approved a bill to cut federal fuel taxes while mandating subsidies and tax parity rules to protect the domestic ethanol sector.
Brazil Congress Passes Fuel Tax Cut Bill Riddled With R$600 Million in Industry Tax Breaks
Brazil's Congress passed a major fuel tax cut bill, but only after adding multiple unrelated tax breaks, known as jabutis.
Brazil Congress Passes Broad Fuel Tax Relief, Using Oil Windfall to Stabilize Energy Prices
Brazil's Senate approved a bill cutting federal taxes on fuels, funded by an R$28 billion oil royalty windfall.
São Martinho Profit Plunges 39% as Lower Sugar Prices and Strategic Ethanol Delay Hit Q1 Results
Brazilian agribusiness giant São Martinho reported a 39.3% drop in net profit for 1Q27, driven by falling commodity prices and a decision to withhold ethanol sales.
Brazil Agro-Giant São Martinho's Profit Plunges 39.3%, Highlighting Global Price Pressure on Bioenergy Sector
Brazilian bioenergy leader São Martinho saw Q1 net profit fall 39.3%, as low global commodity prices for sugar and ethanol outpaced gains in agricultural productivity, challenging the massive agro-industrial sector.
Unseasonal Rains Halt Safrinha Corn Harvest, Disrupt Sugar Crushing in Brazil South
Atypical July rains, driven by El Niño, are delaying the safrinha corn harvest and cane crushing, signaling a supply shock for corn and sugar futures.
Ethanol Price Parity in São Paulo Hits 8-Year High, Driven by Consumer Savings and New E32 Blend
Hydrated ethanol reached its most competitive price versus gasoline since 2018 in São Paulo, supported by new mandatory E32 blend.
BYD Intensifies Brazil Price War with Locally-Made R$149,990 Flex-Fuel Plug-in Hybrid
Chinese giant BYD launched the Atto 2 DM-i Flex, its first locally-produced flex-fuel PHEV, directly challenging incumbent automakers.
Brazil’s Mandatory Ethanol Blend Hike to 32% Fuels Demand Catalyst for Sugar-Energy Stocks
Government-mandated hike in anhydrous ethanol blend creates a demand floor for Brazilian biofuel producers and strengthens energy security.
Sugarcane Producers Gain Profit Edge as Ethanol Price Parity Hits 8-Year High
Competitive price of hydrous ethanol against gasoline, driven by high production, boosts profitability for Brazil's sugar and energy sector.
Record Sugarcane Crush in Brazil's Center-South Confirms Supply Surge, Intensifying Ethanol/Sugar Price Tension
High cane volumes in São Paulo confirm a strong harvest, but mills are prioritizing ethanol, creating a nuanced supply outlook.
Brazil Center-South Sugarcane Crop Forecast Jumps to 641 Million Tons, Driving Record Ethanol Shift
Near-record Brazil sugarcane volume creates capacity for producers to pivot toward high-priced ethanol, maximizing returns.
Brazil’s Center-South Sugar Harvest Accelerates 24/7; Near-Record Crush Drives Ethanol Pivot
Near-record sugarcane crush forecast for 2026/27 is driving a pivot toward profitable ethanol production, signaling a supply boost for majors.
Record Sugarcane Grinding Pace in São Paulo Sustains High Ethanol Volume
Mills in Brazil’s Center-South are processing cane at a record pace, shifting mix further toward ethanol as low global sugar prices persist.
Brazil’s Mandatory Ethanol Blend Rises to 32% Amid Lawsuit Threat, Bolstering Biofuel Sector
The government mandates a temporary rise to E32 in gasoline effective August 1 to cut import reliance, creating immediate demand for ethanol producers like Raízen and São Martinho.
Brazil Ethanol Prices Hit Season Low as Record Output Overwhelms Demand; Mills Hold Inventory Ahead of 32% Blend Mandate
Ethanol prices hit 2026/27 season lows despite rising sales, forcing major producers to hold inventory ahead of the August 1st 32% blend mandate.
Brazil Formally Challenges US Tariffs Up to 37.5% at WTO, Raising Uncertainty for Ethanol Exporters
Brazil filed a formal WTO complaint against new US tariffs, including a 25% levy that impacts ethanol, threatening a combined rate of 37.5%.
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazil, Spares Beef and Orange Juice
The U.S. Trade Representative finalized a 25% Section 301 tariff on Brazilian imports starting July 22, 2026, while exempting key beef and orange juice sectors.
Trump's Tariffs Spare Brazilian Beef and Coffee but Hit Ethanol
The USTR's new 25% Section 301 tariffs on Brazil exempt multi-billion dollar beef and coffee exports but penalize the sugarcane and biofuel sectors.
US Section 301 Tariff Decision Looming Over Brazil Ethanol
A critical July 15 USTR deadline on proposed 25% tariffs threatens $9.5 billion in Brazilian exports, potentially pushing total US ethanol duties to 37.5%.
Inpasa Targets Global SAF Dominance as Biofuel Demand Scales Up
Brazil's agricultural scale positions it as a low-cost hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, driving massive expansion for grain processors like Inpasa.
Inpasa Secures Global SAF Certification, Boosting Brazil's Biofuel Edge
Latin America's largest corn ethanol producer, Inpasa, has secured ISCC CORSIA certification, positioning Brazil as a primary exporter of SAF feedstocks.