Politics and Society
Brazil and Paraguay Forge Key Energy Pact
Today, Brazil and Paraguay reached a significant agreement to adjust the electricity tariffs at the Itaipu Dam for the ensuing three years.
This pact concluded...
Brazil’s Public Debt Nudges Upward in March
In March 2024, Brazil observed a modest rise in its Federal Public Debt (FPD), increasing by 0.65% to R$6.638 ($1.2) trillion.
This adjustment reflects ongoing adjustments within the country's economic framework and external financial influences.
Internally,...
Usiminas Gains Most from Steel Trade Protection in Brazil
Brazil's government recently raised the import tariff on steel to 25% for selected products, positioning Usiminas, Brazil's largest steel producer, to potentially thrive.
As global...
Google Halts Political Ads Ahead of Municipal Elections in Brazil
In a significant move, Google declared that it would block political advertisements for the...
Brazil Revises Fiscal Goals, Eyes Surplus by 2028
On Monday, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government submitted the 2025 Budgetary Guidelines Law Project (PLDO) to Congress,...
China’s State Grid’s Massive Energy Investment in Brazil
State Grid, a state-owned Chinese powerhouse, has committed to investing R$200 billion ($39.6 billion) in Brazil's energy infrastructure.
This initiative was highlighted during discussions in...
Lula’s Push to Revitalize Brazil’s Shipbuilding
In Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced plans to rejuvenate Brazil's shipbuilding industry.
He pledged...
Brazil’s Crime Concerns Rise
Crime concerns have escalated in Brazil, becoming the top issue for nearly 60% of its citizens.
Despite a notable decline...
Hezbollah’s Expansion in Brazil Exposed
In November, Operation Trapiche revealed Brazilians recruited by Hezbollah for attacks against Israeli targets,...
Brazil’s Federal Public Debt Rises 2.25% in February, Hits $1.319 Trillion
The National Treasury of Brazil announced that the country's federal public debt saw a 2.25%...
Unraveling Brazil’s Marielle Franco Mystery
After six years of inquiry and debate, significant developments emerge in the tragic 2018 assassination of Rio councilwoman Marielle...
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