Collapse of country’s economy reduced importance of bilateral trade since 2013 01/07/2026 Venezuela’s share of Brazilian exports, which came close to 3% in 2007, fell to just 0.24% in 2025, according to foreign trade statistics from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC). The loss of relevance is also […]
Electric vehicles, oil rigs, agrichemicals and telecom equipment put dent on $68.3bn trade surplus 01/07/2026 In a 2025 marked by resilient imports in the first half and rising exports to China amid U.S. tariff hikes in the second half of the year, Brazil’s trade balance surplus of $68.3 billion came in higher than […]
Industry debates distribution of quotas among exporters; lack of consensus among companies poses a challenge 01/07/2026 Brazilian meatpackers are evaluating options to deal with the new quota for beef exports to China, of 1.1 million tonnes, and the 55% tariff for shipments exceeding that volume. One option discussed is distributing the quota among exporters, a […]
Chinese automakers accelerate Brazil’s shift to electrified vehicles, reshaping manufacturing and pushing hybrid, EV adoption well ahead of official forecasts 01/05/2026 A wave that has been shaking Brazil’s automotive industry since 2022 has increasingly been gaining strength. Holding more than 7% of the market, Chinese brands have brought forward the country’s electrification timeline by […]
Diplomats expect debate to focus on legality of U.S. military action against Venezuela and its humanitarian impacts 01/05/2026 Brazil plans to present its position opposing the U.S. attack on Venezuela during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council scheduled for Monday (5). The statement will be delivered by Brazil’s ambassador to the […]
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico and Uruguay sign statement and express “deep concern” 01/05/2026 The Brazilian government continues to monitor developments following the U.S. attack on Venezuela with concern. Brazilian sources acknowledge the gravity of the U.S. action and the level of interference in the region but recommend caution. They argue that it […]
NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2025 12/03/2025 VALE AND GLENCORE PLANNING COPPER JOINT VENTURE Vale Base Metals signs deal with Swiss mining company to develop area already under exploration in Canada. Vale has taken another step toward doubling its copper output by 2030. The mining company announced Tuesday (2) that its Canada-based subsidiary Vale […]
Approach focused on more patrols, weapons and equipment is driving faster growth in outlays 12/30/2025 A public security policy increasingly centered on visible policing and investment in weapons and equipment has pushed state-level spending in the area to grow at faster rates than education or health outlays in most of Brazil’s states this […]
High yield assets seen gaining fresh momentum in 2026 with rate cuts and U.S. growth 12/30/2025 In a year marked by interest rates at 15% and instability in both domestic and international markets, the balance for risk assets was positive. In the 2025 tally, gold took clear leadership, viewed as a hedge against […]
Perception of meddling may lead International Monetary Fund and World Bank to downgrade Brazil’s financial soundness 12/30/2025 Actions by the Supreme Court and the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), Brazil’s public spending watchdog, to review the liquidation process of Banco Master are expected to negatively affect the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and […]