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Business - Brazil

Petrobras’s Q1 2024: Production Growth Amid Challenges

In Q1 2024, Brazil's Petrobras reported a production of 2.776 million barrels per day (bpe/d), a 3.7% increase from 2023. Despite this, there was a...

Brazil: $25 Billion Settlement Offered in 2015 Mariana Tragedy

In November 2015, a dam failure in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais, operated by Samarco—a Vale and BHP venture—resulted in a catastrophic event. Near Mariana, the collapse unleashed a vast mud flood, devastating large areas and...

Why Brazil’s Selic Might Not Go Far Below 10% Despite Hopes to The Contrary

(Analysis) Amid global and local fiscal pressures, Brazil may end its monetary easing, with the Selic rate potentially stabilizing at 10%. These expectations stem from...

Mercado Libre Channels Major Investment into São Paulo’s Economy

In 2024, Mercado Libre will inject R$ 8 billion ($1.57 billion) into São Paulo,...

Strategic Debt Overhaul Boosts Casas Bahia’s Liquidity

Casas Bahia, a major Brazilian retailer, has faced economic downturns and tough market competition, prompting significant financial restructuring. The company...

A Strategic Energy Alliance in South America

In a key move to boost regional energy stability, Brazil's Petrobras signed a pioneering agreement with Argentina's Enarsa. This three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is...

Petrobras Delivers Record Dividends in 2023

Today, Petrobras announced a groundbreaking total shareholder payout for 2023 of R$94.35 billion ($18.32 billion). This included R$22 billion ($4.27...

Vale Faces Challenges Yet Holds Steady in Q1

In the vast landscapes of Brazil, where nature’s bounty runs as deep as the mines of Pará, Vale stands...

Brazil Tops Latin America as the Prime Destination for Foreign Investment

Brazil has emerged as a major player for global investments, establishing itself as the...

Corporate Moves in Brazil: Updates on WEG, Neoenergia, and Cogna

Brazilian companies are actively transforming the business environment with a series of bold steps. WEG infused...

Brazil’s Largest Port Sees 15.9% Increase in Cargo Movement in Early 2024

In early 2024, the bustling Port of Santos in southeast Brazil, not only the largest in Latin America but...