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Petrobras Experiences Significant Market Value Drop Following Leadership Change

Petrobras experienced a significant drop in market value following the unexpected resignation of its president. A new leader, formerly with the National Agency of Petroleum,...

Magda Chambriard’s Journey to Leading Petrobras

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially nominated Magda Chambriard to lead Petrobras, a critical company for Brazil's economy. Brazil’s state-owned oil company will now have an experienced engineer at its helm. Chambriard brings...

Brazil’s Economic Activity Index Down 0.34% in March, Below Expectations

The Brazilian Central Bank's Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br) revealed an unexpected drop in March 2024, surprising analysts. The index fell by 0.34% compared to February....

JBS Exceeds Expectations Despite Market Challenges

In a notable first-quarter turnaround, JBS achieved a profit of R$ 1.6 billion ($310...

Brazil’s Supreme Court President Advocates for A.I. in Judicial...

Brazil's Supreme Court President, Luís Roberto Barroso, sparked intrigue by advocating for artificial intelligence (AI) in the judiciary. He suggested...

Nubank Sees Profit Surge Amid Rising Delinquencies and Expansion

Nubank reported a net profit of $378.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, marking a 167% increase from the same period last year. Despite...

Flood Crisis in Rio Grande do Sul Threatens Brazil’s Economic Stability

In Rio Grande do Sul, a state pivotal to Brazil’s economy, catastrophic floods are unraveling years of progress. This region,...

Brazilian Services Sector Grows by 0.4% in March

In March, the Brazilian services sector grew by 0.4% compared to February, following seasonal adjustments. This growth comes after a...

GOL’s Revenue Falls, Posts Significant Q1 Loss

Brazil's GOL Linhas Aéreas reported a substantial net loss of R$ 130.2 million ($25.29...

Brazil’s Raízen Sees Significant Q1 2024 Loss

Raízen (RAIZ4) reported an adjusted net loss of R$ 178 million ($34.56 million) for the...

Petrobras Faces Significant First Quarter Profit Drop

Petrobras, Brazil's state-owned oil giant, reported a significant 37.9% decline in net profit for the first quarter of 2024. The...