Brazil’s Foreign Investment Tilts Toward Services and Clean Energy
Brazil drew $77 billion in foreign investment in 2025, but the mix is shifting from industry toward services and the...
May 20, 2026Section
Business
Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazil’s Most Iconic Toymaker, Estrela, Files for Judicial Recovery
Estrela, Brazil's most iconic toymaker, has filed for judicial recovery after decades of decline. Why the 88-year-old brand ran out...
May 20, 2026
U.S. and Brazil Begin Tariff Negotiations After the May 7 Summit
Brazil and the United States advanced bilateral trade talks through new high-level meetings, customs cooperation agreements, and ongoing negotiations ahead...
May 20, 2026
Brazil Tightens Deposit-Guarantee Rules to Curb Risky Bank Funding
Brazil is overhauling its FGC deposit-guarantee fund after the Master collapse, with bond mandates and yield caps. What it means...
May 20, 2026
Brazil’s Bank Cleanup Hits 13 Liquidations After the Master Collapse
Brazil's central bank has liquidated 13 banks since 2025, Galipolo told the Senate, as the Banco Master fallout exposes a...
May 20, 2026
Brazil Auditor: Petrobras Paid Too Much, Invested Too Little in 2024
Petrobras dividends drew a federal audit warning: payouts ran 88% over plan while investment fell 39% short in 2024. What...
May 20, 2026
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Brazil's morning call: Trump shelved the Iran strike, yet rising US yields and $110 Brent kept the Ibovespa at a...
May 20, 2026
Lula Tells U.S. and China: Brazil Keeps Sovereignty Over Rare Earths
President Lula reaffirmed Brazil’s sovereignty over rare earths and critical minerals, highlighting major reserves, new legislation, and global interest in...
May 19, 2026
Brazil’s Economy Accelerated in Q1 With 1.29% Growth, IBC-Br Shows
Brazil’s economy expanded 1.29% in Q1 2026 as industry and services rebounded strongly, confirming a broad recovery after late-2025 weakness,...
May 19, 2026