U.S. Sanctions Chilean Minister Over China Cable 18 Days Before Kast Takes Power; Lula–Modi Bilateral Caps Largest Brazilian Delegation...

Key Points — A new Citi GPS report found that Latin American exports to South Asia and ASEAN surged 82%...

Key Points — Bradesco announced the creation of Bradsaúde, a healthcare holding that consolidates all of the bank’s health assets — insurers, hospitals, clinics, dental...

The Rio Times · Nightlife Desk Pós-Carnaval · Living Colour bring the 40-year tour to Tokio Marine Hall, RÜFÜS DU...

Key Points — Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 with goals from Vitor Roque and Allan to reach 10 points and hold...

3 Key Points —Recurring net income rose 21.9% year-on-year to R$1.46 billion ($281M) in Q4...

Key Points — Bradesco announced the creation of Bradsaúde, a healthcare holding that consolidates all of the bank’s health assets...

The Rio Times · Nightlife Desk Pós-Carnaval · Living Colour bring the 40-year tour to Tokio Marine Hall, RÜFÜS DU...

Key Points — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, activating...

Key Points — Brazil’s agribusiness sector is resisting Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential bid, preferring a “more moderate” center-right candidate despite new polls showing him tied with Lula. — São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas remains agribusiness’s top choice,...

Key Points — Coca-Cola will invest R$30 billion ($5.2 billion) in Brazil through 2030, funding new factories and distribution centers across all five regions of...

Welcome to your São Paulo daily brief for Friday, February 27, 2026 — the weekend begins with live music, contemporary art, and a return to cooler weather. Tonight the Grammy-winning Australian electronic trio RÜFÜS DU...

TODAY'S FOCUS The Big Picture February's final session arrives with the Ibovespa defending 191,000 after Thursday's Nvidia-led Nasdaq selloff (−1.18%) failed to dent Brazilian equities meaningfully. The index held at 191,247 (−0.13%), consolidating after touching a new...

Key Points — Seven Brazilian hospitals made Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 ranking, led by Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein at 16th globally — the highest-ranked hospital in Latin America. — All seven are private or mixed-model institutions...

  The Rio Times · Nightlife Desk Pós-Carnaval · MPB4 celebrate 60 years at the Blue Note, CJota brings his rap-pop hybrid to Casa Natura Musical, and Guinga & Teco Cardoso meet at the Casa de Francisca 01 Tonight's...