Brazil and Mercosur Near Free Trade Deal with EFTA, Group of Europe’s Wealthiest Countries
Brazil and Mercosur Near Free Trade Deal with EFTA, Group of Europe’s . Mercosur trade agreements coverage and expert analysis...
June 11, 2025Section
Politics – Brazil
Power Shift on Brazil’s Right: Eduardo Bolsonaro’s Exit Sparks Nikolas Ferreira’s Rise
Brazil’s political right is at a crossroads as the Bolsonaro family’s dominance weakens. Official sources confirm that Eduardo
June 10, 2025
Bolsonaro’s Defense Challenges Cid’s Memory as Coup Plot Testimony Roils Supreme Court
Mauro Cid, former aide to ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, testified under oath before Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court that Bolsonaro
June 10, 2025
New Tax Rules in Brazil Target Investment Income and End Key Exemptions
Brazil’s government, according to official statements from Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, will propose a 17.5%
June 9, 2025
Chamber Speaker Motta Warns Brazil Faces Ungovernability Without Urgent Fiscal Reform
Brazil faces a fiscal crossroads as Hugo Motta, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, warns the nation is heading toward
June 9, 2025
Brazil Retreats on IOF Tax Hike, Seeks New Revenue from Bonds and Betting
Brazil’s Finance Ministry, led by Fernando Haddad reversed this weekend a controversial plan to sharply increase the IOF
June 9, 2025
The Battle for Public Security in Brazil: Why It Matters for 2026
30% of Brazilians rank security as their #1 worry—above economy and corruption—making it the defining issue of Brazil's 2026 presidential...
June 9, 2025
French Companies Pledge R$100 Billion to Brazil: What Drives the Surge and Why It Matters
French companies have pledged approximately R$100 ($18) billion in investments in Brazil over the next five years.
June 8, 2025
Background: Why the Brazilian Government Is Targeting Oil Revenues
In late April 2025, the Brazilian government announced an increase in the IOF across various financial transactions.
June 7, 2025