Widespread violence undermines competitiveness, productivity, and investor confidence 12/16/2025 High, persistent, and widespread crime and violence in Brazil create an economically hostile environment across large parts of the country. This discourages interest from both domestic and foreign investors and leads to significant costs for businesses, including losses in productivity, competitiveness, and human capital. […]
New model gains traction in Brazil but still awaits clearer regulation 12/15/2025 The surety bond model that allows insurers to take over public works in case of delays or contract failure gained traction in 2025, covering or expected to cover about R$2.45 billion in infrastructure projects. However, insurers say key regulatory issues must […]
Agenda includes impeachment rules for Supreme Court justices and sentencing bill; tensions rose with earmarks probe 12/15/202 The final week of votes in Congress this year features a packed agenda of sensitive issues, including the sentencing bill in the Senate, the expulsion of Federal Deputy Alexandre Ramagem (Liberal Party, PL, Rio de Janeiro), who fled to the […]