Brazil Banks Admit Credit Overreach, Owe Mea Culpa
Febraban says Brazil banks overdid credit offers and owe a mea culpa, while the central bank chief blames credit growth,...
August 25, 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.
PicPay Profit Soars 135% in Brazil as Q2 Beats Guidance
PicPay profit jumped 135% to US$54.9 million in Q2 2026, beating guidance. Revenue hit US$796 million with strong credit growth...
August 25, 2026
Brazil Poll: Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Rio Grande do Sul
Flávio Bolsonaro poll shows him at 34% vs Lula's 28% in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Learn about the race...
August 25, 2026
Braskem Restructuring Wins 39.6% Creditor Backing in Brazil
Braskem files out-of-court restructuring covering US$10.9 billion in Brazil. Creditors back the plan while Petrobras negotiates a separate credit line.
August 25, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief — Tuesday, August 25, 2026
São Paulo daily brief for Tuesday 25 August 2026: weather, markets, what's open today, transport and tonight's picks for expats...
August 25, 2026
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Copom bets and Sabesp volume set the B3 open: pre-market setup for the Ibovespa and USD/BRL, today's FGV data, and...
August 25, 2026
Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — August 25, 2026
Brazil's Ibovespa rose 0.51% to 171,907 as Vale rallied and offset a Braskem slide, while the real held near 5.15...
August 25, 2026
Brazil Deputies Under STF Probe Add US$6.6M in Assets
Nine Brazil deputies investigated at the STF raised declared assets by R$33.9 million (US$6.6M) from 2022 to 2026, per UOL...
August 24, 2026
Argentina pushes India Mercosur trade pact expansion
Argentina is pressing to expand the India Mercosur preferential trade agreement, which covers only 450 products, into a broader deal.
August 24, 2026