Brazil Election Security: Federal Forces Approved for Five States
Brazil’s electoral court unanimously approved federal troops for over 100 municipalities in five states for the 4 October first round.
August 27, 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 Petrobras Redeems US$1.08 Billion in Global Bonds Early
Petrobras will redeem US.08 billion of 5.999% global bonds due 2028 early, christened two Buzios FPSOs with Seatrium and raised...
August 27, 2026
Brazil’s Habib’s Files for Judicial Recovery as OSX Creditors Back US$1.5 Billion Plan
Habib's owner filed for judicial recovery in Brazil with R$265.2 million (US$51.5 million) of debt, while OSX creditors approved a...
August 27, 2026
Brazil Presidential Poll: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in Statistical Tie
A PoderData/Aya poll puts Lula at 38% and Flávio Bolsonaro at 35% in Brazil’s first round, with a 45%-44% runoff:...
August 27, 2026
Brazil Industry Warns End of Blusinhas Tax Threatens 109,000 Jobs
Brazil's industry confederation warns ending the blusinhas tax on small imported parcels could cost 109,000 jobs in 2026, as Congress...
August 27, 2026
Brazil Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.3% as Jobs Hit a Record
Brazil unemployment rate falls to 5.3% for the quarter to July. Employment hits a record 103.3 million and XP cuts...
August 27, 2026
Brazil’s Votorantim Hands Nexa Control to Sweden’s Boliden
Votorantim sells 64.68% of Nexa Resources to Sweden's Boliden. The all-share Boliden Nexa deal is valued at US$1.31 billion.
August 27, 2026
Brazil’s Current Account Deficit Widens to US$8.11 Billion in July
Brazil's current account deficit reached US$8.11 billion in July, above forecast, and the central bank sold US$1 billion spot on...
August 27, 2026
Brazil’s Supreme Court Halts Bahia Shift of BRB Judicial Deposits
Justice Fux barred Bahia's court from moving BRB judicial deposits to Caixa for 90 days, citing a grave systemic risk...
August 27, 2026