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EU to Block Brazilian Beef and Honey Exports from September
The European Union will halt imports of Brazilian beef and honey starting in September, dealing a blow to two of the cou...
Argentina's H1 Trade Surplus Hits US$13.9B as Crude Oil, Asia Reshape Export Mix
Argentina posted a US$13.9 billion first-half trade surplus as exports hit a 10-year high, crude oil became the top prod...
Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties with Argentina after Milei insults Lula
Brazil has formally downgraded its diplomatic representation in Argentina, replacing its ambassador with a chargé d'affa...
Cimed CEO's Makeover Prescription for E-commerce Franchise Yeet: Know Your Customer
Cimed CEO João Adibe's mentorship of Yeet exposes why the e-commerce franchise spends R$50,000 a month on recruitment wi...
Rare Calf With Third Ear on Its Back Born on Farm in Brazil's Minas Gerais
A calf born in Coromandel, Minas Gerais, arrived with three ears — one on its back. A veterinarian says the rare congeni...
Latam and Shopee Team Up After Amazon's Brazil Mileage Exit
Latam Pass members now earn 1 mile for every R$2 spent on Shopee purchases made through the airline's app, weeks after A...
Lula Launches Re-Election Bid With Record-First Strategy, Skips New Policy Promises
At PT convention, president avoids attacks, touts four-year record and lists five priorities for a fourth term — but say...
Brazil's Workers' Party Makes Lula's Fourth-Term Bid Official, Setting Up Bolsonaro Showdown
The PT formalized Lula and Alckmin as its ticket for October, with the 80-year-old incumbent leading a polarized race ag...
Brazil's Soy Industry Sells Its Green Credentials as Moratorium Frays
Mato Grosso growers argue their climate record is better than its reputation — but trader exits from the soy moratorium ...
Brazil's Grain Powerhouse Hits a Roadblock: The High Cost of Getting Soybeans to Port
Mato Grosso's soybean farmers pay about $28 more per ton than U.S. and Argentine rivals to ship to China. Rail expansion...
Hormel completes sale of Brazilian Ceratti business to Zanchetta
Hormel Foods finalised the sale of its Brazilian Ceratti meat brand to Zanchetta Alimentos, closing a deal first agreed ...
Brazil's Gross Public Debt Hits 81.9% of GDP, Highest Since 2021
Brazil's gross government debt rose 0.9 percentage points in June to 81.9% of GDP, the highest since April 2021, as inte...
STF Schedules Key Rulings on App-Worker Status and R$17bn Funrural Case
Brazil's Supreme Court will test the gig-economy model and R$17.2bn in rural tax exposure, alongside labour-cost rules t...
Brazil Bill Would Exempt Teachers From Income Tax, Testing Fiscal Rules
A Brazilian bill proposes income tax exemption for teachers and education staff. Fiscal responsibility rules and revenue...
Brazil Raises Gasoline Ethanol Blend to 32% as Government Targets Fuel Imports
Brazil's energy policy council approved raising the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline from 30% to 32% in a bid to cut ...
Third Batch of Brazil’s 2026 Income Tax Refunds Lands – How to Check If You’re Included
The Federal Revenue deposited the third lot of IR refunds on July 31. Learn how to verify your status and what to do if ...
Flávio Bolsonaro Reshuffles Campaign Marketing Team Weeks Before Launch
With the official campaign start just three weeks away, presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has replaced his top com...
Jaguarundi sighting on Rio farm surprises resident — no jaguar after all
A small wild cat, the endangered jaguarundi, was filmed crossing a pasture in Três Rios, Rio de Janeiro state, reminding...
Fiagros Offer Tax-Free Yields Up to 1.5% Monthly as Investors Grow Wary of Credit Risk
Despite a 288% jump in H1 inflows to R$8.3 billion, Brazilian agribusiness funds face rising defaults, forcing investors...
Eli Lilly's Mounjaro Hits R$13.5 Billion in First Year in Brazil, Reshaping Obesity Drug Market
Demand for tirzepatide outstripped expectations, boosting the Brazilian unit into Eli Lilly's global top 10, but looming...
Jota's 'Full-Journey' Pivot: How a Performance Agency Tripled in Size
Brazilian agency Jota has repositioned from a pure performance shop to an integrated 'full-journey' firm blending creati...
Brazil's Farm Co-ops Surge to R$487 Billion Despite High Rates and Costs
Brazilian agricultural cooperatives recorded R$487 billion in financial turnover in 2025, up 11.2%, demonstrating their ...
Strava's Brazil bet: It's not just a running app, it's a social lifeline
Louisa Wee, Strava’s global CMO, says Brazilian users are more likely to use clubs to meet people, register strength tra...
BTG Pactual Launches Ultrablue World Legend with IOF-Free International Spending
The Brazilian bank’s new super‑premium card demands R$3 million in assets and bundles travel insurance, unlimited lounge...
Why Brazil's Gen Z Is Ditching Instagram for Strava — and What It Means for Brands
68% of zoomers in Brazil want to use Strava more, seeking real-world connections instead of feeds. The platform's clubs ...
Mega-Sena Draw 3038: R$85 Million Jackpot Drawn, Prize Breakdown Still Pending
The six winning numbers for Thursday's Mega-Sena draw were selected in São Paulo, with a top prize of R$85.09 million. C...
Vale Posts 6.9% Drop in First-Half Profit, Declares $1.7 Billion Dividend
Mining giant Vale reported net income of $3.27 billion for the first six months of 2026, down from $3.51 billion a year ...
Brazil to Auction Union Gas Directly to Industry, Minister Says Firms Are ‘All Equal’
New rule permits state-owned PPSA to sell the Union’s natural gas directly to chemicals, fertilizers and power generatio...
Brazil’s Government Deficit Jumps to R$48.2bn in June, First-Half Losses Surge 717%
A R$92.2bn primary deficit for H1 2026 reflects soaring spending after early precatório payments, casting a shadow over ...
Brazilian Fund Managers Map Private Credit Opportunities for 2026
At XP Expert 2026, managers from XP Asset, Vinland Crédito and Leto Capital outlined a selective path to returns in debe...