Paraná’s highway Lot 6 draws bid from EPR; three port terminals up for auction 12/17/2024 The federal government is set to conduct auctions this week for three port terminals—in Maceió, Rio de Janeiro, and Amapá—in addition to a major highway concession in Paraná. These projects are expected to attract a combined investment of R$16.3 billion, […]
President-elect says tariffs “will make the U.S. rich” and signals trade will be based on reciprocity 12/17/2024 In his first press conference since the election, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump defended his plans to impose tariffs on imports from several countries. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Mr. Trump publicly included Brazil for the first time among […]
Additional tax on sugary drinks reinstated as Congress debates changes 12/17/2024 The tax reform working group in Brazil’s Lower House has proposed rejecting tax breaks approved by the Senate for sectors such as veterinary services, pet health plans, basic sanitation, funeral homes, commercial representatives, biscuits, mineral water, and soccer corporations (SAFs). The group also opted […]