Central Bank approved Francine Kallas as Pincred’s controlling shareholder, while antitrust regulator had cleared a deal identifying her brother Lucas as the buyer 10/19/2026 Lucas Kallas — Photo: Gabriel Reis/Valor Brazil’s Central Bank authorized in August businesswoman Francine Kallas to take control of Pintos S.A. (Pincred), a finance company based in the northeastern state of […]
Washington is expected to push for access to critical minerals, trade concessions and closer security ties, but analysts see obstacles even under a Bolsonaro presidency 10/19/2026 Donald Trump — Photo: Nathan Howard/Reuters The Trump administration is expected to renew pressure on Brazil over access to critical minerals, trade concessions and […]
Government says new measures can fit within spending limits, but economists warn of growing fiscal pressure and estimate much larger impact 10/19/2026 Matheus Rosa Ribeiro — Photo: Leo Pinheiro/Valor Facing criticism from fiscal experts and political opponents over a wave of measures announced by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva […]