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Brazil warns of water emergency in five states, worst drought in 111 years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal government is to issue a water emergency alert for the June to September period in 5 Brazilian...
Colombian expat in Brazil joins list of world’s 25 wealthiest ‘millennials’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At 39 years of age, David Vélez is the founder of Brazilian fintech Nubank and his wealth reaches US$5.2...
Analysis: Global minimum tax on multinationals would have little impact in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Faced with a potential agreement among developed countries for the establishment of a global minimum tax for multinationals, tax...
Agreements with Asia could threaten jobs in Brazil – CNI
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Trade agreements with South Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam may increase Brazil's trade deficit with these countries by US$12.8 billion...
Analysis: Azul’s US$2.8 billion in hidden debt for aircraft leases could keep it from buying LATAM
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The euphoria of investors with a potential attempt by Azul to buy LATAM's Brazil operation, which is under a...
São Paulo to demand proof of city residence for Covid-19 vaccination
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As of Friday, May 28, anyone wishing to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in the city of São Paulo will...
Bolsonaro files suit at Supreme Court to bar restrictions imposed by governors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, May 27, President Jair Bolsonaro asked the Federal Supreme Court (STF) to bar restrictions imposed by the...
Economy Minister denies leaving MERCOSUR, but says Brazil intends to modernize it
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Economy Minister Paulo Guedes on Thursday reiterated that the Brazilian government does not want to leave MERCOSUR, but rather...
Brazil’s QuintoAndar quadruples market value to US$4 billion after new investment round
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A round of US$300 million will fund the development of more tools for those who rent, buy or sell...
Brazil could have been world’s 1st country to start vaccination – Butantan director
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In testimony to the Covid CPI (parliamentary investigative committee) on Thursday, May 27, Butantan Institute director Dimas Covas, said...
Number of companies opened in Brazil in 2020 sets record
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Covid-19 crisis in 2020 was not only health-related. The need for social isolation that forced establishments to cease...
Bolsonaro hints at use of Armed Forces unless Brazil “returns to normality”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro has again threatened to use the Armed Forces against restrictive movement policies implemented in the states,...
Fitch maintains Brazil’s credit rating, outlook negative
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fitch rating agency on Thursday, May 27, maintains Brazil's long-term credit rating in local and foreign currency unchanged at...
Brazil’s Central Bank says incentives should sustain economic recovery
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The statement was made in the first quarter Regional Bulletin, released this Thursday. Monetary stimulus, the return of government...