Brazil’s Real Slides Past 5.20 per Dollar: What It Means for Expats
Brazil's PTAX reference closed Friday at 5.2005 per dollar, its first finish above 5.20 since August 18, after a hawkish...
August 29, 2026Section
Brazil News in English
The Rio Times covers Brazil daily in English — politics, economy, security, business and culture, reported from Rio de Janeiro since 2009. This page collects today’s Brazil news in English, updated every day, plus our in-depth guides on visas, cost of living, real estate and investing.
Brazil’s Chamber Votes Monday to End the ‘Blusinhas Tax’ on Cheap Imports
Brazil ’ Chamber: What happened: Speaker Hugo Motta scheduled a Chamber floor vote for Monday on ending the blusinhas tax...
August 29, 2026
Brazil’s Petrobras Upgraded to Buy by Bradesco BBI, Which Sees a 25% Return by 2027
Brazil ’ Petrobras: What happened: Bradesco BBI upgraded state oil company Petrobras to buy after the shares recent fall made...
August 29, 2026
Brazil’s 2027 Budget Projects an ‘Effective’ Surplus, Still Below the Official Target
Brazil ’ 2027: What happened: Brazil s 2027 budget proposal goes to Congress on Monday with an effective primary surplus...
August 29, 2026
Brazil’s Suzano Raises Asian Pulp Price by US$20 a Tonne From September
Brazil ’ Suzano: What happened: Suzano, the world s largest eucalyptus pulp maker, is raising its Asian pulp price by...
August 29, 2026
Brazil Poll: Flávio Bolsonaro Closes on Lula and Edges Ahead in Run-Off
Brazil Poll Bolsonaro: What happened: A new Vox Brasil poll puts Lula at 37.1 percent and Fl vio Bolsonaro at...
August 29, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief — Saturday, August 29, 2026
São Paulo Saturday guide: free Pinacoteca, outdoor feiras, market jitters and the sport watch parties. Your August 29 day plan.
August 29, 2026
Brazil’s Casas Bahia Wins 180-Day Shield From Creditors Before Court Even Accepts Case
Brazil ’ Casas: What happened: A S o Paulo judge shielded retailer Casas Bahia from creditor lawsuits and seizures for...
August 29, 2026
Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro Names Health Minister and Pledges Amnesty in Globo Interview
Brazil ’ Bolsonaro: — What happened: Flávio Bolsonaro faced Globo’s Jornal Nacional interview on Friday night and named Cláudio Lottenberg...
August 29, 2026