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West Africa cocoa output is forecast to fall as El Nino and black pod disease hit Ghana and Ivory Coast, according to figures reported by Bloomberg.
Latin America elections 2026 delivered a rightward shift in Colombia and Peru, with Brazil's October runoff now the key test for markets and US policy.
Lula fourth term bid now trails Flávio Bolsonaro in a 3 September PoderData poll at 45%,...
Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula by one point in a PoderData poll, tightening Brazil's 2026 election race...
Brazil election system will move 158.7 million registered voters through two October rounds, delivering results within...
CSN's new chief executive, Fabio Schvartsman, took over on September 3, 2026. He previously led Vale during the...
São Paulo developer You,Inc reported negative equity of R$312.7 million (about US$61 million) and delayed deliveries, leaving buyers...
Anatel approved the Oi fixed-line sale to Método for US$11.8 million. Conditions protect customers and keep services running...
A Rio court fined ex-governor Cabral over privileges he obtained in prison. The improbity ruling adds penalties but...
Brazil's Senate delays the 6x1 work week vote until after elections. The PEC would cut weekly hours to...
Brazil's AGU refused a Federal Police request to challenge Justice Mendonca in the Banco Master case, saying it...
XP cuts Brazil growth forecast for 2026 to 1.7% and sees Selic at 13.25%. What this means for...
Sao Paulo nightlife tonight, Saturday 5 September 2026: Casa de Francisca runs four spaces, Canto da Ema teaches...