The Magnitsky Act: Scope, Applications, and Repercussions for Brazilian Citizens. By Alberto Murray Concept and Origin. The Magnitsky Act is legislation originally enacted by the United States in 2012 in response to the death of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky. He had exposed a corruption scheme involving Russian authorities and died in […]
Energy regulator questions legality of ministry rule on concession terms in R$1.1bn auction to resolve hydropower shortfall debts 07/30/2025 Just two days before the auction meant to resolve Brazil’s hydrological risk (GSF) impasse, the process faces new uncertainty. Scheduled for August 1 and organized by the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE), the auction was called […]
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also mentioned pineapple, cocoa, and mango as products that could qualify for exemption 07/30/2025 U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday (29) that imports of non‑U.S. grown goods, such as coffee and cocoa, could be exempted from tariffs in new trade agreements. He explained that the administration is […]
Revenue and EBITDA also seen lower as volumes and prices decline 07/29/2025 Vale is expected to report weaker results in the second quarter, due to lower iron ore prices during the period. According to projections from five firms consulted by Valor—Citi, Itaú BBA, BTG Pactual, Goldman Sachs, and Ativa Investimentos—the mining company’s net […]
Acquisition of full control of FiBrasil increases flexibility for new deals, CEO says 07/29/2025 Telefônica Brasil’s recently announced acquisition of full control of FiBrasil aims to expand its fiber broadband reach to 30.1 million homes passed, CEO Christian Gebara told Valor, adding that the company is eyeing further acquisitions in the segment. […]
Brazilian Studies and Projects Financing Agency has contracted 171 strategic minerals projects totaling R$1.4bn since 2019 07/29/2025 With the increased demand for credit for mining critical and strategic minerals in Brazil, a sector that has come under the U.S. scrutiny after the tariff hike announced by President Donald Trump, the Brazilian Studies and […]
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Brazil interest-rate strategy chief Gabriel Hartung sees room for rate cuts amid signs of economic slowdown 07/28/2025 Brazil’s domestic interest rate market still carries an excessive risk premium, despite mounting evidence of slowing economic activity and declining inflation—factors that support a more aggressive monetary easing cycle in 2026, according to Gabriel Hartung, head […]
Contingency package includes credit and job protection measures 07/28/2025 With just four days left before a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports to the United States is set to take effect and negotiations stalled, the federal government is preparing a package to reduce potential impacts on Brazil’s gross domestic product. The plan, which […]
Study suggests opening to other markets would soften the blow 07/28/2025 Brazil could benefit from a trade retaliation strategy against the United States, if the federal government opts for one, that shifts the focus from tit-for-tat tariffs to broader trade liberalization. The idea would be to lower import tariffs on goods from other […]