Spanish Fund Azvalor Builds 4.5% Stake in Brazil Mall Group Iguatemi
Spanish fund Azvalor now holds about 4.48% of Iguatemi, the Brazilian mall group, after notices dated 18 September 2026. The...
September 23, 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.
Silval Barbosa Conviction: Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice Gives a Former Mato Grosso Governor Four Years and Five Months, Plus US$666,000 to Repay
The Silval Barbosa conviction gives a former Brazilian state governor four years and five months, plus a R$3.45 million (US$675,000)...
September 23, 2026
Brazil Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast to 2.0% on Weak Services, Industry
The Brazil 2026 growth forecast fell to 2.0% from 2.3% on 22 September. What the Finance Ministry changed, and why...
September 23, 2026
São Paulo Nearly Ran Dry in January. Next Wednesday Decides Its Water Limit for October.
Sao Paulo almost ran out of water in January. Next week the city decides the water limit for October —...
September 23, 2026
Caixa Strike Reaches Day 14 in Brazil as Staff at the State Bank Reject a Third Offer on Their Health Plan
Caixa strike reached day 14 on 23 September 2026 after staff rejected a third offer. 293 branches shut in São...
September 23, 2026
Brazil Retail Sales Rose 0.5% in August and 7% Over the Year, Payments Firm Stone Reports
Brazil retail sales rose 0.5% in August and 7% over the year on a private payments index. Fuel and food...
September 23, 2026
Vale Iron Ore Stake in Brazil: US$190 Million for 30% of Pará Miner Ligga, Confirmed 22 September 2026
The Vale iron ore stake buys 30% of miner Ligga for about US$190 million and every tonne of its sinter...
September 23, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief
São Paulo Wednesday brief: MASP, Ibirapuera and tonight's picks, with weather, markets in words and transport for 23 September 2026.
September 23, 2026
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Financial Morning Call: Copom minutes and B3's ex-payout set the tone for Brazil's open, with flash activity surveys and oil...
September 23, 2026