Braskem Idesa Enters US Chapter 11 as Parent Restructures in Brazil
Braskem Idesa, the Mexican joint venture of Brazil's Braskem, is in United States Chapter 11 protection. The parent company's own...
September 7, 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. Start with Brazil news today, Lula government news, Petrobras news and Rio de Janeiro news.
Magazine Luiza Jumps 16.88% as Azzas Splits Back Into Arezzo and Soma
Magazine Luiza shares jumped 16.88% on a Mercado Livre deal. On the same day Azzas 2154 said it will split...
September 7, 2026
Brazil Delays 6×1 Work Schedule Vote Until After October Election
Brazil's Senate cleared the 6x1 work schedule amendment in committee, then pushed the floor vote past the October general election.
September 7, 2026
Brazil Prepares Provisional Measure to Curb Online Betting
Brazil is drafting a provisional measure to curb online betting, with casino games such as Jogo do Tigrinho a main...
September 7, 2026
Brazil 2027 Budget Puts Defence Investment Above Health for First Time
The Brazil 2027 budget proposes more investment for Defence than for Health, a first. In total spending Health is still...
September 7, 2026
Oil Prices Near US$97 Split Latin America Between Sellers and Buyers
Oil prices near a six-week high after US-Iran strikes near Hormuz. Brazil and Colombia gain, Chile pays more, and Mexico...
September 7, 2026
Brazil’s Lula, Fachin Share Independence Day Tribune as Opposition Rallies
On Brazil's Independence Day, President Lula shared the tribune with STF chief Edson Fachin, while opposition rallied against Justice Moraes.
September 7, 2026
M.I.A. in São Paulo: One Night at Audio, Twenty Years After Arular
M.I.A. plays Audio in São Paulo on 1 November 2026, marking twenty years of Arular, with Eventim tickets from about...
September 7, 2026
A Perfect Circle in São Paulo, With Puscifer on the Same Night
A Perfect Circle play the Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo on 27 November 2026 with Puscifer on the same...
September 7, 2026