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The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 6, 2:30 AM ET.
Tornadoes, Storms Kill 2 in Santa CatarinaTwo people died after tornadoes and storms hit western Santa Catarina, and 23 municipalities have declared an emergency.
Thu 2:18 PM ET
- Brazil Rare Earth Project Signs Solvay Deal
A Brazil rare earth project in Minas Gerais signed a binding supply deal with Solvay, worth at least US$915 million, giving the West a non-China source.
Thu 2:34 AM ET
- Brazil’s AI Bill and News Copyright
Brazil's AI bill PL 2338/2023 would make AI developers disclose protected content and remunerate rights holders.
Thu 4:24 AM ET
- Rio Gang Hijacks 3 Buses After Boss Arrest
Criminals hijacked three buses as barricades in Rio de Janeiro after police arrested Pudim, an alleged drug and cargo-theft boss, on 5 November.
Thu 1:45 PM ET
- Brazil Insurer’s Profit Falls 14% in Third Quarter
Porto, a Brazilian insurer with a bank arm, saw recurring profit fall 14% to US$131 million and raised its 2026 credit-loss forecast.
Thu 8:06 AM ET
Brazil — the brief
Indonesia’s Rice Plan and Soybean Buyers, What It Means
Indonesia rice soybean imports: a 1 million tonne rice release is no import call, but home farms cover under 5% of soybean demand.
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All analysis →Brazil Energy and Power Sector Explained
Brazil energy in November 2026: record oil output, a mostly renewable power grid, tariffs, outages, auctions...
Meta Brazil News Content Ruling Explained
A São Paulo court has barred Meta from using journalistic content without permission. Here is what...
Brazil Betting Ban Fight Explained
Brazil betting ban explained: why the Supreme Court is testing Lula's decree, who is on each...
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Brazil September Factory Output Falls 2.5%
Brazil's factory output fell 2.5% in September from a year earlier and 0.8% from August, worse than forecast,...
Brazil Health Group Dasa Profit Jumps 79%
Dasa, a Brazilian lab and hospital group, posted third-quarter profit of US$31 million, up 79%, while net debt...
Two Dead as Tornadoes Hit Santa Catarina
Tornadoes killed two people in Santa Catarina, Brazil. A Solvay rare earth deal and a Meta court ruling...
Brazil Sandal Maker’s Profit Falls 12%
Grendene, maker of Melissa and Ipanema sandals, saw third-quarter profit fall 12% to US$22 million as exports dropped...
São Paulo Daily Brief
São Paulo Daily Brief for Friday 6 November: open museums, free entry, a metro fare under US and...
Brazil’s Real Hits Six-Month Low Before US Jobs Data
B3 pre-market setup: Copom holds the Selic at 13.75%, the real hits a six-month low and US jobs...
Brazil Stocks Slip 0.8% on Wall Street Rout
The Brazil stock market fell 0.82% as a Wall Street rout and fiscal doubts pushed the real to...
Brazil Stocks Slip as Wall Street Sells Off
Brazil's Ibovespa fell 0.82% to 166,191 and the real weakened to R$5.49 per US$1 as the Nasdaq lost...