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Brazil's Election Divide Crystallizes Over Fiscal Rules, Lula Rejects PIX Privatization
The Brazilian presidential election battle centers on opposing fiscal visions as Lula pushes spending rules and rejects privatization of the successful PIX payment system.
Brazil’s Political Divide Crystallizes Around Lula’s Fiscal Rule Versus Debt-Ceiling Alternative
The national debate over Brazil's economic future pits President Lula's revenue-linked spending rule against a conservative proposal for an automatic debt-to-GDP spending ceiling.
Zero Bids for R$8.5 Billion Rondônia Sanitation Concession Stall Brazil’s Universalization Goal
An auction for a 35-year, R$8.5 billion sanitation concession in Rondônia received no bids, highlighting the difficulty of privatization in Brazil's North.
São Paulo Governor Commits Privatized Sabesp to R$70 Billion Universal Sanitation Goal by 2029
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas announced a R$70 billion investment plan to universalize basic sanitation services in 371 municipalities by 2029.
Lula Rejects Privatization of PIX, Doubling Down on State Control of Brazil’s Digital Finance
President Lula used his address at the UN General Assembly to declare that Brazil will not privatize the PIX instant payment system, eliminating a major opportunity for private finance.
Brazil’s Diesel Shortage Risk Rises as Petrobras Price Gap Hits R$ 3.89
The growing price difference between Petrobras’ diesel and the international market has stalled private imports, threatening a shortage during Brazil’s critical planting season.
Brazilian Asset Manager Patria Rallies on Sale of Colombian Solar Farm
Patria Investments, the Brazilian-founded alternative asset manager, saw its US-listed stock jump 3.8% after announcing the successful sale of a major infrastructure asset in Colombia.
Bolsonaro Campaign Denies Plan to Privatize Brazil’s State-Owned Caixa Econômica Federal
Daniella Marques, economic coordinator for candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, denied the campaign plans to privatize the state bank Caixa.
Fernando Haddad Threatens Reversal of São Paulo Privatizations, Eyes Sabesp Review
Gubernatorial candidate Fernando Haddad has promised a thorough review of privatized contracts and concessions in São Paulo, threatening the potential re-nationalization of sanitation company Sabesp.
Diverse Candidates Surge in Brazil’s 2026 Elections, Signaling Shift on Land and Social Policy
A record number of Indigenous, Quilombola, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are running in Brazil's 2026 elections, marking a structural change in the political landscape.
Political Risk Closes Door on Cemig Privatization in Minas Gerais Gubernatorial Race
Political opposition from leading candidates and strong public sentiment have stalled the privatization of Brazil's Cemig, raising political risk for investors.
Bolsonaro Economic Team Names Banco do Brasil as Key Privatization Target
Daniella Marques, a top economic advisor to presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, cited Banco do Brasil as a potential privatization target.
Video Shows Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Private Jet Linked to Jailed Banker Daniel Vorcaro
Leaked video contradicts Justice Moraes's denial of using a jet tied to former Banco Master controller Daniel Vorcaro, escalating an institutional crisis.
Brazil’s Tax Reform Forces Small Businesses to Make High-Stakes Dual VAT Choice
Companies in Brazil's Simples Nacional regime have until the end of September 2026 to choose their model for the new dual VAT (IBS/CBS), a critical decision for their B2B competitiveness.
Brazil's Small Businesses Face Critical VAT Choice to Avoid Supply Chain Exclusion
Micro and small firms in Brazil's Simples Nacional regime have until September 30 to choose a VAT model that determines their competitiveness under the new consumption tax.
Brazil Presidential Challenger Romeu Zema Proposes Full Privatization and BRICS Exit in Election Plan
Presidential candidate Romeu Zema has proposed the full privatization of federal state-owned firms, including Petrobras and Banco do Brasil, and a foreign policy pivot away from BRICS toward the OECD.
Brazil’s Tax Overhaul Forces Small Businesses to Decide on Cash Flow-Squeezing ‘Split Payment’ by Month’s End
Brazilian micro and small businesses face a critical September 30 deadline to choose their tax regime for 2027, with a new VAT system's 'split payment' threatening to eliminate a key source of working capital.
Photo Links Brazil’s Prosecutor General to Banker Under Financial Investigation
A photo found by Federal Police on the phone of an arrested banker shows Brazil's Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet at a private event sponsored by the banker's firm.
Itaú Unibanco Signs Record R$1.17 Billion Lease in São Paulo, Signaling Confidence in Brazil Office Market
Brazil's largest private bank, Itaú Unibanco, secured a 10-year, R$1.17 billion lease with developer EZTec for a new corporate complex, the largest such deal ever in Brazil.
Brazil Election's Stark Choice: Privatization Versus State Control of National Assets
With a month until the first-round vote, Brazil's presidential election presents a sharp divergence on the future ownership of state-controlled firms and the direction of fiscal policy.
Brazil’s Dual VAT Reform Kicks Off Operational Test Phase, Forcing All Companies to Adapt Systems in 2026
Brazilian companies must begin implementing system changes for the new dual VAT (CBS/IBS) in 2026, marking the start of a lengthy, mandatory operational transition for the landmark tax reform.
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.
Brookfield Deepens Brazil Infrastructure Bet with $270M Logistics Buy and $1B Data Center Capital Raise
Brookfield confirms a R$1.4 billion acquisition of Brazilian logistics parks while its joint venture, Ascenty, seeks a new partner to raise US$1 billion for data center expansion.
Brazil’s Landmark Dual-VAT Reform Begins to Reshape Business Environment
Brazil is implementing a dual-Value-Added Tax (VAT) system to replace five consumption taxes, aiming to simplify one of the world's most complex tax regimes and boost long-term competitiveness.
Google Backs Giant Brazil Rice Project to Cut Methane and Permanently Capture CO2
Google announced its largest-ever carbon removal purchase, funding a project in Brazil's rice bowl that uses two innovative methods to cut potent methane emissions and permanently sequester carbon.
Brazil’s Landmark VAT Reform Enters Mandatory Test Phase, Demanding Immediate Operational Overhaul for Companies
Foreign and domestic companies in Brazil face a critical compliance deadline as the country's dual VAT system (CBS and IBS) is now in a mandatory test period.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Bans Politically-Motivated Highway Police Stops Ahead of 2026 Election
The Superior Electoral Court and Ministry of Justice issued a joint ordinance restricting Federal Highway Police actions to prevent voter suppression seen in the 2022 general election.
Brazil’s Dual-VAT Testing Phase Imposes Significant Compliance Costs on Businesses
Brazilian companies face a heavy administrative burden and increased costs as they run parallel tax systems during the 2026 testing phase of the new dual-VAT reform.
Brazil and Angola Sign Agricultural Deal, Launching 20,000-Hectare Pilot Project in Africa
Brazil and Angola formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen agro-livestock cooperation, setting the stage for Brazilian private sector technology and investment in Angolan agriculture.
Brazil’s VAT Transition Plagued by Compliance Delays, Increasing Implementation Risk for Foreign Companies
Technical and administrative adjustments to Brazil's new VAT system are causing compliance delays, with a key electronic invoicing deadline postponed to December.