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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...
Paraguay-Brazil Trade Hits Historic $3.6B in H1 2026, Bucking Political Tensions
Bilateral commerce between South America's neighbors grew 8% in the first half, powered by soybeans and textiles, even a...
Anvisa Approves Five New Semaglutide Pens, Heating Up Brazil's R$5.6 Billion Weight-Loss Drug War
Brazil's health regulator cleared five additional semaglutide pens from Sandoz, Sun Pharma, Ranbaxy, and Brainfarma, sha...
Mega-Sena Draw 3037 Held with R$76.9 Million Prize; Winning Numbers Awaited
The Caixa Econômica Federal conducted the Mega-Sena contest 3037 draw on Tuesday night in São Paulo, offering a R$76.9 m...
Brazil Extends Desenrola 2.0 Debt Renegotiation Deadline to August 31
The extension gives low-income families until the end of August to restructure overdue debts with discounts of up to 90%...
Brazil's Audit Court Probes R$5.2bn Reclassification in Health Spending Floor
The TCU will examine whether the government improperly added R$5.177 billion in judicial debts and Anvisa costs to the c...
Why This Wednesday Won't Be a 'Super Wednesday' for Fed and Copom Watchers
The FOMC meets this week, but Brazil's Copom isn't holding its decision meeting until next week. Here's why the two cent...
Brazil Issues Maximum Storm Alert for Over 500 Cities in the South
The national meteorological service has placed more than 500 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina unde...
Just Four Brazilian Stocks Have Beaten the CDI in Every Annual Window Since 2022
A survey by Elos Ayta found only Sabesp, Copel, Cemig, and TIM outperformed the CDI in all five 12-month windows through...
BHP Sends Mariana Reparations Lead to Global Ethics Post, Eyes Samarco Revival by 2029
Emir Calluf Filho, who steered BHP's Brazilian operation through the Fundão dam disaster reparations, takes a global com...
Brazilian Court Reverses Dismissal After Worker Clocks Out 4 Minutes Late
A food sector company in Uberlândia fired an employee for just cause after he registered four extra minutes of work. A l...
Petronas Accelerates Brazil Expansion, Enters Fuel Station Battle with 350-Station Target
Malaysian oil giant Petronas, via partner Nexta, aims to close 2026 with 350 branded stations in Brazil's South, Southea...
Vivo Owner Telefônica Brasil Lifts Q2 Profit 17% to R$1.57 Billion
Telefônica Brasil (VIVT3) posted a 17% rise in second-quarter net income, driven by revenue gains across mobile and fixe...
Mexico Among Least Harmed by Trump's Latest Tariff Overhaul, Thanks to USMCA Shield
New US tariff regime under Section 301 raises duties for 60 economies, but Mexico’s exports remain sheltered by the trad...
Rio's Warehouse Market Bounces Back as E-Commerce Demand Propels Record Low Vacancy
After a contraction in 2025, Rio de Janeiro's logistics real estate market is seeing a strong turnaround: vacancy droppe...
O Globo’s 101st Anniversary List Spotlights Brazilians Building the Future
As it marks 101 years, Brazilian daily O Globo profiles 101 individuals across eight fields—from technology to democracy...
INSS Begins July Benefit Payments: How to Check Your Date
Brazil's social security agency started paying July benefits on Monday. The staggered schedule depends on your benefit c...
Brazil Opens Subsidized Credit Line for Gig Workers' Motorcycles and E-Bikes
The Move Brasil Entregadores e Motoapp programme offers below-market financing of up to 100% for motorcycles and electri...