President Lula’s son is indirectly cited in a phase of a federal investigation 01/09/2026 Brazil’s Federal Police, an agency similar to the FBI, is investigating allegations that Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, the son of President Lula, may have acted as a “hidden partner” of businessman Antônio Carlos Camilo Antunes, known as the “Bald […]
American government announced a policy to encourage the consumption of animal proteins, to the detriment of ultra-processed foods 01/09/2026 The United States government announced on Wednesday (January 7) a set of new dietary guidelines for American citizens, valid until 2030, that encourage the consumption of “real food.” The idea, according to the government, […]
Ruling triggers automatic blocking of assets held in the U.S. by Daniel Vorcaro’s bank 01/09/2026 Judge Scott M. Grossman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida on Thursday (8) recognized the liquidation proceedings of Banco Master in the United States, despite objections raised by the defense of its owner, Daniel Vorcaro. […]
Investment expect another strong year for dollar-denominated debt issuance following market’s recovery in 2025, when fundraising reached about $34bn 01/09/2026 After a brief setback in the international bond market for Brazilian issuers, as investors became more cautious following concerns involving Ambipar and Braskem, companies from the country are expected to resume the pace of dollar […]
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 […]