Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Friday, August 14, 2026
Brazil's B3 pre-market setup for August 14, 2026: Copom wagers, the USD/BRL open, today's data calendar and the stocks in...
August 14, 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 Markets: Ibovespa & the Real
Ibovespa closed down 0.23% at 167,101 and USD/BRL rose 0.20% to 5.1887. Domestic fiscal concerns hit big banks and Sabesp.
August 14, 2026
US Frames Drug Cartels as Targets, Raising Brazil Sovereignty Concerns
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cast drug cartels as a 'target just like ISIS' in Panama, as Brazil warned the...
August 14, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief
Your São Paulo daily brief for Friday 14 August 2026: weather, what's on today, the market mood in words, transport...
August 14, 2026
Brazil Opens Its Reciprocity Law Against US Tariffs, Clearing a Path to Hit Back
Brazil opened its reciprocity law against US tariffs on 13 August 2026, a first step toward possible retaliation. Here is...
August 14, 2026
Washington Names More Than 40 Countries, Including Mexico, in a China Transshipment Crackdown
The White House accuses more than 40 countries, including Mexico, of helping China dodge US tariffs through transshipment, backed by...
August 14, 2026
Nubank Q2 2026: Profit Tops US$1 Billion for the First Time
Nubank topped US$1 billion in quarterly profit for the first time in Q2 2026, earning US$1.061 billion, up 49% year-on-year...
August 14, 2026
Chile Mining Strategy: Less Tax, Argentina Treaty
Chile's new mining strategy offers lower taxes and faster permits, and a reactivated Argentina treaty ties about US$20.7 billion in...
August 13, 2026
Brazil’s Congress Clears Fuel Tax Cut on Petrol, Diesel and Flights; It Now Goes to Lula
Brazil's Congress cleared a fuel tax cut on petrol, diesel, ethanol and jet fuel for 2026. It awaits Lula's signature,...
August 13, 2026