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Debenture offerings surpass R$2.2bn after holiday break

At least four companies to conclude deals this week; others expected in May 04/23/2025  Neonergia Pernambuco, Mineração Morro do Ipê, Cirklo, and Autogeração Solar are finalizing issuances this week — Photo: Marcello Casal Jr/Agência Brasil/Arquivo   Following the extended holiday weekend, at least four companies are set to conclude debenture offerings totaling R$2.27 billion. Neonergia […]

Interest groups want to slice up reform of civil code

Bill 4/2025 aims to revise over 1,200 provisions on family, inheritance, damages and contracts 06/23/2025 Filed early this year in Brazil’s National Congress, the proposal to overhaul the Civil Code hasn’t even begun its formal review yet and is already provoking backlash. Dozens of organizations, spanning legal associations to industrial groups, are contesting the rapid […]

Brazil’s growth still a strength, but reforms needed, Goldman says

Foreign investors are returning, but high interest rates are a concern         06/23/2025 Brazil’s economic growth, despite a long monetary tightening cycle, remains one of the country’s key advantages. However, this expansion could be far greater if Brazil pushed forward with structural reforms, said Goldman Sachs executives during a visit to the […]

Top executives see long-term prospects but flag rates, inflation

Business leaders honored at “Executivo de Valor” award highlight interest rates, political risk, and legal uncertainty as key challenges     06/17/2025 For the 25 executives honored with this year’s Executivo de Valor award, high interest rates stand out as the top challenge to business performance in Brazil. Inflation, exchange rate, political instability, and legal uncertainty also […]

Family farming loan rates expected to keep stable amid budget strain

Agrarian Development Ministry aims to maintain subsidized credit for small-scale food production and agroecology     06/17/2025  Facing a tightening federal budget and challenging macroeconomic outlook, Brazil’s Ministry of Agrarian Development (MDA) is working to preserve low interest rates in the upcoming 2025/26 Family Farming Plan. The ministry aims to keep annual rates at 3% […]

After “Auto Pix,” installments are next step in Central Bank agenda

Pix Automático launches this week while Pix Parcelado and other new features will arrive soon     06/16/2025 Most Brazilian retailers already accept Pix — Photo: Getty Images With the launch of Pix Automático this Monday, Brazil’s Central Bank (BC) has delivered the latest milestone in its innovation roadmap for the country’s instant payment system. […]

Renewed push for Bamin mining project as players seek port partner

Vale, Cedro, and BNDES focus on mine and railway 06/16/2025 Sources say the federal government is pushing for the project to move forward and would prefer to see Vale take the lead — Photo: Leo Pinheiro/Valor After a period of stalled negotiations, discussions around the Bahia Mineração (Bamin) project have regained momentum. According to Valor’s […]

Brazil risks new multibillion tax loss as companies gain in court

Firms win right to exclude service tax from social contribution base in 75% of appellate rulings; Supreme Court decision still pending     06/16/2025  Eight years after losing what became known as the “case of the century” in Brazil’s tax litigation history, the federal government now faces another potentially costly defeat. This time, companies are […]