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Top Senator Proposes Legislation Targeting 'Predatory Pricing' by Foreign Firms in Brazil
Senator Laércio Oliveira, a key figure on the Senate’s Economic Affairs Commission, is preparing legislation to block what he calls the 'harmful practice' of predatory pricing by foreign companies, specifically citing Chinese firms.
New Brazil Tax Provision De-Risks Long-Term Infrastructure Contracts for Foreign Investors
Brazil's historic tax reform includes a key provision to protect investors in long-term administrative contracts from future tax changes, boosting certainty for infrastructure and private equity funds, even as a new dividend tax takes effect.
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.
LG Electronics Opens R$1.5 Billion ‘Smart Factory’ in Paraná, Boosting Brazil’s Manufacturing Base
South Korea’s LG Electronics has inaugurated a R$1.5 billion home appliance factory in Paraná, signaling major foreign direct investment confidence in the Brazilian consumer market.
Brazil Approves National Rare Earths Policy, But New State Oversight Adds Investor Uncertainty
Brazil's Congress passed a major new policy for critical minerals, offering R$7 billion in incentives while creating a council to scrutinize foreign deals.
Foreign Direct Investment in Brazil Hits Record Highs as Global Tech Titans Commit Billions to AI and Cloud Infrastructure
Brazil's $77.6 billion FDI in 2025, driven by major tech investments, signals long-term international confidence.
Brazil’s Tax Overhaul Enters ‘Test Year,’ Cutting Legal Risk for Foreign Investment
Brazil’s new Dual Value Added Tax (VAT) system begins its critical 2026 test phase, promising to simplify a tax code once ranked among the world’s worst.
Brazil's Central Bank Opens Foreign Currency Accounts to Exporters and Foreign Investors
BCB Resolution 575 expands access to foreign currency accounts in Brazil for companies engaged in international trade and foreign direct investment.
AWS Commits R$10.1 Billion to Brazil Data Centers, Fueling Generative AI Infrastructure
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a R$10.1 billion ($1.8 billion) investment in São Paulo state through 2034, a massive foreign direct investment aimed at expanding its cloud and generative AI infrastructure in Brazil.
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.
Brazil’s Central Bank Expands Foreign Currency Account Access for Exporters and Foreign-Owned Firms
New rules from the Central Bank of Brazil will allow more companies engaged in international trade to hold foreign currency accounts.
Structural Strength: Brazil’s Real Bolstered by $17.78 Billion First-Half Capital Inflow, Best Since 2018
Brazil recorded a net foreign capital inflow of US$17.78 billion in the first half, its highest since 2018, providing a key floor for the Brazilian Real.
Structural Dollar Supply from FDI and Record Trade Surplus Puts a Floor Under the Brazilian Real
Record inflows from Foreign Direct Investment and a surging trade balance are providing a structural counterweight to USD/BRL volatility.
Robust Foreign Direct Investment in June Shields Brazilian Real from Current Account Deficit
Brazil’s current account deficit of $2.33 billion in June was more than covered by strong FDI of $9.075 billion, easing pressure on the BRL.
FDI Inflow of $9.07B Covers Brazil Current Account Deficit
Brazil's June current account deficit narrowed to $2.33 billion, easily covered by a surging $9.075 billion in foreign direct investment.
Robust US$9 Billion FDI Inflow Fully Funds Brazil’s Current Account Deficit, Bolstering BRL Stability
Brazil’s June FDI of US$9.075 billion far exceeded forecasts, more than covering the US$2.33 billion current account deficit.
FDI Surge of $9.08B Cushions Brazil Current Account Deficit
Brazil's June 2026 current account deficit narrowed to $2.33 billion as foreign direct investment surged to $9.075 billion, beating market expectations.
Structural Support: Strong $9.1 Billion FDI Inflow Shields Brazilian Real from Current Account Deficit
Brazil's June Foreign Direct Investment of $9.075B heavily covered the $2.33B current account deficit, underpinning BRL stability.
Brazil’s US$9.075 Billion FDI Surge Fully Covers June Current Account Deficit, Easing Pressure on Brazilian Real
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Brazil soared to US$9.075 billion in June, far exceeding expectations and easily covering the US$2.33bn current account deficit.