The Magnitsky Act: Scope, Applications, and Repercussions for Brazilian Citizens. By Alberto Murray Concept and Origin. The Magnitsky Act is legislation originally enacted by the United States in 2012 in response to the death of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky. He had exposed a corruption scheme involving Russian authorities and died in […]
Energy regulator questions legality of ministry rule on concession terms in R$1.1bn auction to resolve hydropower shortfall debts 07/30/2025 Just two days before the auction meant to resolve Brazil’s hydrological risk (GSF) impasse, the process faces new uncertainty. Scheduled for August 1 and organized by the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE), the auction was called […]
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also mentioned pineapple, cocoa, and mango as products that could qualify for exemption 07/30/2025 U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday (29) that imports of non‑U.S. grown goods, such as coffee and cocoa, could be exempted from tariffs in new trade agreements. He explained that the administration is […]