Brazil: ASUR Takes Over Joinville Airport in Portfolio Deal
Mexico's ASUR now runs Joinville airport in Brazil, part of a R$5.1 billion cash purchase of Motiva's whole 20-airport platform.
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.
Brazil’s Casas Bahia Files for Court Protection Over Its Debt
Brazil's Casas Bahia judicial recovery covers R$17.3bn debt. Top labor court upholds block on layoffs. Tax probe names retailer as...
September 7, 2026
Brazil Supreme Court Case Over Jailed Banker Heads to Full Bench
Brazil Supreme Court sends the Banco Master messages case to its full bench, as rival Independence Day rallies fill the...
September 7, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief
Your São Paulo Monday guide: open culture spots, weather, transport, and markets in words. Plan today with confidence.
September 7, 2026
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Monday, September 7, 2026
The B3 pre-market setup for Monday 7 September: Copom bets, the Selic path, today's thin data calendar and the corporate...
September 7, 2026
Malawi El Niño Plan Is Only One Third Funded
The Malawi El Niño preparedness plan needs about US$282 million. Only US$94 million is mobilised, leaving a gap that reaches...
September 6, 2026
Zambia’s State Firm Puts Ndola Refinery at US$1.2 Billion
Zambia's state holding company says the Ndola refinery will cost US$1.2 billion, above the licensed US$1.1 billion. The difference is...
September 6, 2026
Libya Shuts 490 Petrol Stations Over Alleged Smuggling
Libya's Tripoli government shut 490 petrol stations over alleged fuel smuggling on 2 September. About 365 stations were approved to...
September 6, 2026
Samarco Convicted on Appeal Over the Mariana Dam Collapse
A Brazilian appeals court has convicted Samarco and three former managers over the Mariana dam collapse that killed 19 people....
September 6, 2026