Big-ticket deals lift first-quarter value 30% as companies race to close transactions before the presidential election cycle adds uncertainty 04/08/2026 Brazil’s mergers and acquisitions market regained momentum in the first quarter of 2026, helped by large deals and a push by companies to wrap up transactions before the election period intensifies. A survey […]
Lease renewals drive firms to cheaper districts as prime office costs surge 04/07/2026 Office lease contracts signed during the pandemic are now coming up for renewal, triggering a wave of relocations as companies seek better cost-effective alternatives. Vacancy rates in São Paulo, which reached 23% in prime office buildings in 2021, fell to 13.9% by the end […]
Plan to bypass constitutional amendment route risks friction with Lower House leadership 04/07/2026 The government of President Lula has decided to send Congress a bill to abolish the so-called 6-on-1 workweek, where employees work six consecutive days followed by one day of rest. However, the move has caused division within the ruling coalition, with concerns that it […]