São Paulo Ex-Council Chief Surrenders in Probe of Gang-Linked Buses
Milton Leite, ex-São Paulo council chief, surrendered in a probe of PCC gang ties to 12 of the city's 22...
September 19, 2026Section
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Brazil Economy 2026: GDP, Interest Rate, Inflation, Outlook
Brazil's economy in 2026: GDP grew 2.0% in Q2, the Selic is 13.75%, inflation 4.58%, unemployment 5.3%. Latest data, forecasts...
September 19, 2026
Brazil Nuclear Submarine Delayed to 2038 as Funding Falls Short
Brazil's first nuclear-powered submarine, the Álvaro Alberto, is now due in 2038, 13 years late, as the Navy says it...
September 19, 2026
Brazil Fintech Stocks Fall in New York After Nubank Downgrade
Six New York-listed Brazilian fintechs fell up to 8.57% after Itaú BBA cut Nubank and the Fed raised rates, a...
September 19, 2026
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Clears Welfare Rise Before Vote
Brazil's Supreme Court cleared a 15% rise in the Bolsa Família welfare programme for 19.3 million households before the 4...
September 19, 2026
Paulo Gonet and Vorcaro Photo Tests Brazil’s Biggest Bank Fraud Case
Paulo Gonet and Vorcaro photo lands in Brazil's biggest bank failure. Only the prosecutor general can bring charges at the...
September 19, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief for Saturday, September 19, 2026
São Paulo's Oktoberfest opens at Ibirapuera with tickets from R$65 (about US$12.60), plus São Paulo v Internacional at 9pm and...
September 19, 2026
SQM Falls 5.68% as China Lithium Prices Slide Again
SQM fell 5.68% and Albemarle 3.60% as Chinese lithium carbonate prices slid again, deepening the week's losses for Latin American...
September 19, 2026
Grain Funds Fall Even as China Steps Up American Soybean Buying
The soybean fund fell 1.04% to US$27.68, corn 0.66% to US$19.70 and wheat 1.45% to US$25.86. Chicago settled November soybeans...
September 19, 2026