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Unfinished Tax Reform Leaves Brazil's Industrial Giants Uncertain on 2027 Planning
Brazilian companies face significant regulatory uncertainty for 2027 investment planning due to undefined rates for the new Selective Tax and concerns over the "split payment" mechanism.

Petrobras Fights Regulator to Maintain Grip on Brazil’s Natural Gas Market
State-controlled Petrobras is actively challenging government efforts to liberalize the gas market, creating regulatory uncertainty for new investors.

Sigma Lithium Shares Drop Further Amid Legal Battle with Traditional Brazilian Community
Shares in the lithium producer SGML fell 5.66% to $9.50 on Friday as a Brazilian court order suspending operations at its main mine creates regulatory uncertainty.

Brazil Supreme Court Rejects Land Claim Cut-Off, Creating Long-Term Risk for Agribusiness
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) struck down the 'Marco Temporal' time-limit thesis, dramatically increasing regulatory uncertainty for agribusiness and mining.

Brazilian Court Suspends New Glyphosate Registrations, Citing Government’s Missed Deadline
A Brasília labor court temporarily halted new registrations of the glyphosate herbicide, signaling increased regulatory uncertainty for Brazil’s key agribusiness sector.

Brazil’s TCU Clears R$1.06 Billion Santos Port Auction Linked to Minister’s Family, Overruling Own Judge
Brazil’s powerful Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has authorized a controversial R$1.06 billion Santos Port logistics contract.

Sigma Lithium Drops 3.5% as Regulatory Uncertainty in Brazil Overpowers Record Earnings
Brazilian lithium producer Sigma Lithium (SGML) shares fell as an ongoing operational halt in Minas Gerais overshadowed strong Q2 results.

Presidential Candidate Romeu Zema Vows to Ban Sports Betting, Threatening Billions in Federal Tax Revenue
Frontrunner in Brazil's 2026 presidential election, Romeu Zema, pledges to ban the newly regulated sports betting market, creating massive regulatory uncertainty.

Lula Says 'Freedom of Expression Has a Limit,' Signaling Heightened Regulatory Risk for Tech Platforms in Brazil
President Lula's strong remarks on regulating social media, made while sanctioning a digital crimes law, increase regulatory uncertainty for tech firms in Brazil.

Lula’s Record Veto Rejections Force Executive to STF, Heightening Brazil Political Risk
President Lula's record defeat rate on vetoes in Congress forces a systematic turn to the STF, increasing regulatory uncertainty for investors.