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 […]
Russia became top supplier in 2023, offering discounted fuel 07/17/2025 Brazil could struggle to find alternative diesel suppliers if the United States imposes new sanctions on Russia, experts told Valor. Russia has been the country’s leading diesel source since 2023, offering the fuel at discounted prices amid international trade restrictions. On Tuesday (15), […]
Experts call for structural changes as Black professionals remain underrepresented at the top 07/15/2025 Although Black Brazilians represent 55.5% of the population, according to the official statistics agency IBGE, they hold just 9.7% of top leadership roles—defined as executive management and above. The data comes from a study carried out between 2022 and […]
Pension of Banco do Brasil workers sheds stake after 30 years as investors, citing better price from market 07/15/2025 One of BRF’s longest-standing shareholders, the pension fund for Banco do Brasil employees, has opted not to wait for the outcome of the merger with Marfrig. Previ closed its historic position last Friday […]