
Mercado Livre Puts Its Brazil Footprint at 0.7% of GDP
Mercado Livre says its operations added 73.1 billion reais to Brazil's economy in 2025, equal to 0.7% of GDP. The...
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Mercado Livre says its operations added 73.1 billion reais to Brazil's economy in 2025, equal to 0.7% of GDP. The...
September 1, 2026
Kohler shut its only Brazilian factory in Andradas, affecting over 400 jobs. The closure ends the Fiori brand and may...
September 1, 2026
Brazil's 2027 budget bill freezes Bolsa Família, capitalises the postal service and promises the first real primary surplus in years.
September 1, 2026
Brazil has two days before the EU import ban takes effect, halting exports of animal products. Learn what's covered and...
September 1, 2026
Brazil's Ibovespa rose 1% to 177,419 on August 31, 2026, led by Petrobras and banks while the real firmed to...
September 1, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief for Tuesday 1 September 2026: weather, open museums, markets and transport for expats and digital nomads.
September 1, 2026
Brazil's B3 opens Tuesday with Q2 GDP and manufacturing PMI due. Copom bets split between a September cut and a...
September 1, 2026
Sao Paulo nightlife tonight, Monday August 31 2026: Sara Nao Tem Nome's season finale at Centro da Terra, pagode with...
August 31, 2026
Rio nightlife tonight, Monday August 31 2026: Samba do Trabalhador with Moacyr Luz in Andarai, the free Pedra do Sal...
August 31, 2026