Brazil Studies Employer Contribution to Curb Pejotização Hiring
Brazil is studying a pejotização employer contribution for firms with mostly PJ workforces, Minister Dario Durigan said, as revenue losses...
August 25, 2026Section
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Brazil Zeros IPI Tax From 2027, Unlocks US$2.6 Billion in Credit
Brazil will zero the IPI industrial tax from January 2027, except Manaus free-zone goods, and unlocks US$2.6 billion in credit...
August 25, 2026
Morgan Stanley Brazil Report Warns of Complacency Before Election
A Morgan Stanley Brazil report warns against policy complacency before October's elections, sketching a bear case of a weaker currency...
August 25, 2026
Mexico Informality Drove 82% of Job Growth in Second Quarter
INEGI's ENOE survey shows Mexico informality reached 55.1% in Q2 2026, with 82% of new jobs informal even as World...
August 25, 2026
Sheinbaum Seeks Mexico Dual Nationality Ban for Top Elected Offices
Sheinbaum is weighing a reform to bar dual nationals from Mexico's presidency and governorships, citing the Tamaulipas ex-governor's extradition case.
August 25, 2026
Chile’s Kast Retreats on Security Reform After Cross-Party Revolt
Chile's government downgraded the Kast security reform to a 30-day Senate urgency after cross-party attacks, opening a window to negotiate...
August 25, 2026
Dominican Republic Tourism Push: Fitpar Honor and Luxury Hotels
The Dominican Republic will be FITPAR 2026's guest country of honor in Asunción while promoting US$4 billion in luxury tourism...
August 25, 2026
El Salvador Submarine Cable Consultancy Tender Opens With CAF
CAF opened a tender for studies supporting SIGET as El Salvador's first submarine cable, a US$130 million-plus link to Panama,...
August 25, 2026
El Salvador Workday Plan for 11-Hour Shifts Draws Union Rejection
El Salvador's labor council is studying four 11-hour days at the same 44-hour week. A workers' movement rejects it and...
August 25, 2026