Short-term easing of tensions between Brazil and U.S. and globally weaker dollar boost real, Ibovespa, interest rates 07/22/2025 After two weeks of negative performance driven by escalating trade tensions with the United States, Brazilian markets saw a reprieve on Monday. With the U.S. dollar weakening globally and no new retaliatory measures announced […]
Antitrust agency flagged deal after airlines announced merger talks; 07/22/2025 CADE officials question elimination of overlapping routes — Photo: Divulgação Gol and Azul have denied before Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) that their codeshare agreement constitutes an “associative contract” or violates competition law. The two carriers submitted their responses to CADE […]
Two orange juice importers argue the tariff on Brazil will slash profits and drive up retail prices 07/22/2025 Two U.S. importers have taken the first step in challenging Donald Trump’s proposed sanctions against Brazil, laying out arguments that could pave the way for similar actions by other companies and intensify pressure on […]
Chief Brazil economist Roberto Secemski says foreigners are growing more cautious while local investors stay optimistic 07/21/2025 Diverging positions between local and foreign investors in Brazilian assets—driven by differing assessments of the 2026 electoral landscape—may translate into heightened volatility in domestic market dynamics as the election approaches. In this environment, any shift in […]
Marina Kaufman Bueno Neto to take over as board chair at jewelry retailer 07/21/2025 Vivara, Brazil’s largest jewelry chain, confirmed on Friday (18) key leadership changes previously reported by Valor. Citing health reasons, founder and majority shareholder Nelson Kaufman will step down as chair of the board. His daughter, Marina Kaufman […]
MCM 4Intelligence projects debt-to-GDP ratio above 100% in multiple scenarios within 10 years 07/21/2025 Brazil’s public debt is on track to exceed 100% of GDP within the next decade, even if a mild fiscal reform package is approved, according to a study by consultancy MCM 4Intelligence. The analysis, which ran thousands of simulations […]
“Precatórios” measure already passed by lower house and under Senate review is deemed unconstitutional under STF rulings 07/18/2025 The proposed constitutional amendment (PEC) 66, approved by Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies and now under review in the Senate, imposes limits on court-ordered debt payments (precatórios) by states and municipalities, tying payouts to a […]
The volume of exports in June reached 341,550 tonnes, up 41% 07/18/2025 Brazilian beef exports soared to a record high in June, reaching 341,550 tonnes, a 41% increase year over year, the Brazilian Association of Meatpackers (Abrafrigo) reported Thursday, citing federal data. This figure surpassed the previous monthly record of 319,290 tonnes […]
Fiscal Projections Report estimates debt-to-GDP ratio will hit 84.3% in three years before easing from 2029 07/17/2025 Brazil’s National Treasury projects a deterioration in the trajectory of gross general government debt (DBGG), forecasting a peak in 2028 at 84.3% of gross domestic product (GDP), with a decline beginning only in 2029, when […]
Scientists, business leaders, and environmentalists call licensing bill worst environmental rollback in Brazilian history 07/17/2025 In the entirety of Bill 2,159/2021—legislation designed to overhaul Brazil’s environmental licensing process—the word “climate” does not appear once. This omission serves as a telling indicator of the bill’s intent. Proponents, especially conservative factions within agribusiness, mining, and industry, frame […]