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, 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.
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
Brazil Decrees Unlock Hydrogen, CCS and SAF
Lula signed Brazil energy transition decrees on 12 August 2026, regulating low-carbon hydrogen, carbon capture and sustainable aviation fuel.
August 13, 2026
MST Paints US Embassy in Brasília: ‘They Profit From Death’
Activists from Brazil's MST spray-painted the US embassy in Brasília with 'They profit from death.' Washington called it unacceptable.
August 13, 2026
Moraes Impeachment Request Filed Over Source Breach
Brazil's opposition filed a Moraes impeachment request over a police search that unmasked a journalist's source, drawing press-freedom criticism.
August 13, 2026
Mac Jee Kamikaze Drones: Brazil Air Force Deal
Mac Jee kamikaze drones get a Brazilian Air Force partner: what the ANSHAR loitering munition is, what the deal covers,...
August 13, 2026
Celso Ferrer Boeing: Gol CEO Jumps to Planemaker
Celso Ferrer is leaving as Gol CEO to run Boeing's Latin America division. André Fehlauer takes over in September. What...
August 13, 2026
Arcos Dorados Q2 2026 Results Hit Record US$1.3B
Arcos Dorados Q2 2026 results set a record: US$1.31 billion revenue, up 14.3%, as Brazil sales and digital orders drove...
August 13, 2026