Suspension targets Fábrica and Viga units after heavy rains in Congonhas raise safety concerns 01/29/2026 The city government of Congonhas, in the state of Minas Gerais, has suspended the operating permits for Vale’s Fábrica and Viga units following recent rainwater overflows. The municipality also demanded that the mining company implement emergency environmental control, […]
Sale process of Brazilian pharma enters decisive phase as final offers are expected between late February and early March 01/29/2026 India’s Sun Pharma and Brazil’s EMS are seen as the leading contenders to acquire Medley, the generic-drug maker owned by France’s Sanofi. Other domestic companies are also in the running, including Aché, Biolab and Hypera, […]
FGV index shows biggest drop in a year 01/27/2026 The Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) fell 1.8 points to 87.3 points in January 2026, according to Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV). This was the sharpest drop since January 2025 (-4.4 points) and brought the indicator to its lowest level since October 2025 (87 points), said Anna Carolina Gouveia, an economist at […]