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Brazil Naval Industry Gets $8 Billion Investment Push

Key Points — The government unveiled R$41.7 billion ($7.9 billion) in Merchant Marine Fund projects covering 890 works across shipbuilding, port infrastructure, and six new...

Brazil Rate Cut Cycle Firm Despite War, Minutes Show

Key Points — Brazil's central bank released minutes from its March meeting showing it only debated whether to cut by 0.25 or 0.50 percentage points, never considering a pause in the easing cycle it began...

Brazil Enacts Toughest Anti-Gang Law in Its History

Key Points — President Lula signed Brazil’s Anti-Faction Law on Tuesday, creating sentences of 20 to 40 years for leaders of criminal organizations and classifying...

São Paulo Daily Brief for Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Welcome to your São Paulo daily guide for Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The Sesc...

China Eyes Brazil Infrastructure as Trump Pushes Back

Key Points —Chinese infrastructure firms signaled major interest in Brazil's railways and ports at a Shanghai summit, with Power China...

Brazil’s Morning Call for Wednesday, March 25, 2026

TODAY'S FOCUS The Decoupling Deepens Today's Brazil's Financial Morning Call opens with the Ibovespa pulling further away from Wall Street. This is part of The Rio...

Two Governors Shake Up the Brazil 2026 Election

Key Points —Paraná Governor Ratinho Junior dropped his presidential bid on Monday to stay in office and protect his political...

Nelson Tanure, Brazil’s Biggest Distressed Investor Becomes Distressed

Key Points — Brazilian tycoon Nelson Tanure invested at least R$1.6 billion ($280 million) in Banco Master since 2020 through...

Brazil’s Biggest Retailer Casas Mahia Joins Amazon Marketplace

Key Points — Casas Bahia began selling thousands of products directly on Amazon Brazil as...

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The Rio Times · RT SP Nightlife Desk Stefano Moliner launches Codex Ultra Deum at Blue...

Mastercard Stuck With Billions After Banco Master Crash

Key Points — Mastercard absorbed roughly R$2.5 billion ($440 million) in unpaid retailer obligations after Banco Master's fintech subsidiary Will...