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Latin American Pulse for Saturday, April 18, 2026

Argentina
Hormuz Reopened: Iran Declares Strait "Completely Open," Brent Crashes 9% Below $90, WTI Hits $83 Intraday — Trump: "Deal...

Bolivia Economy 2026: Political Break, Reform Agenda, and What Comes Next

Analysis
Key Points Rodrigo Paz ended two decades of MAS rule in November 2025 and immediately declared an economic emergency,...

The Safra Family and Banco Safra: A Complete Guide to Brazil’s Banking Dynasty

Analysis
Key Points The Safra family banking dynasty traces its roots to 1840s Aleppo and today controls over $590 billion in assets under management across...

Brazil Football 2026: Brasileirão, World Cup, and the Business of the Beautiful Game

Analysis
Key Points Palmeiras lead the 2026 Brasileirão by six points after 11 rounds, while Flamengo — despite sacking their...

Brazil Football 2026: Brasileirão, World Cup, and the Business of the Beautiful Game

Analysis
Key Points Palmeiras lead the 2026 Brasileirão by six points after 11 rounds, while Flamengo — despite sacking their...

B3: Hormuz Reopening Turns Petrobras into the Drag That Unlocks the 200,000 Path

Brazil
Rio Times Daily Market Brief · Brazil Saturday, April 18, 2026 · Covering the session...

Brazil

The Safra Family and Banco Safra: A Complete Guide to Brazil’s Banking Dynasty

Key Points The Safra family banking dynasty traces its roots to 1840s Aleppo and today controls over $590 billion...

Brazil Football 2026: Brasileirão, World Cup, and the Business of the Beautiful Game

Key Points Palmeiras lead the 2026 Brasileirão by six points after 11 rounds, while Flamengo — despite sacking their...

Gilmar Mendes and Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF): A Complete Guide

Analysis
Key Points Gilmar Mendes, the STF's longest-serving active justice, faces a formal congressional impeachment recommendation for the first time...

São Paulo Daily Brief for Saturday, April 18, 2026

Welcome to your São Paulo daily guide for Saturday, April 18, 2026. The Pinacoteca runs its free Saturday across all three buildings: Pascale Marthine Tayou's Nocaute fills seven Pina Luz galleries, Macunaíma é Duwid holds...

B3: Hormuz Reopening Turns Petrobras into the Drag That Unlocks the 200,000 Path

Rio Times Daily Market Brief · Brazil Saturday, April 18, 2026 · Covering the session of Friday, April 17 The Big Three 1. Iran announced the Strait of...

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 17, 2026

The Rio Times · RT SP Nightlife Desk D-Edge Freak Chic from midnight · Cachorro Grande at Cine Joia · Ó do Borogodó peak Friday to 3 am · Casa de Francisca all stages · Blue...

Brazil Races to Rebuild Its Fertilizer Industry After Decades of Neglect

Key Points Brazil is the world’s largest fertilizer importer, consuming roughly 47 million tonnes annually while producing only about 7 million domestically — an 88% import dependency that the Ukraine war, Chinese export bans, and...

São Paulo Daily Brief for Friday, April 17, 2026

Welcome to your São Paulo daily guide for Friday, April 17, 2026. The MASP runs its late Friday evening — open until 21h with free admission from 18h to 20h30. Renoir, Yahuarcani, Acciones de Arte,...

Brazil Coffee 2026: Record Harvest, Farmer Holdouts and the Value Trap

Brazil is set to harvest a record 66 to 76 million bags of coffee in 2026/27, yet prices remain elevated as farmers withhold supply and Hormuz disruptions tighten logistics.

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