Gol Owner Abra Sees Brazilian Airfares Rising up to 20%
Abra, the holding that controls Gol and Colombia's Avianca, expects Brazilian airfares to rise as it passes through soaring jet-fuel...
May 20, 2026Section
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Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
The A.I. Metals Boom Could Lift Chile, Peru and Brazil’s Currencies
Barclays says the AI buildout will lift the currencies of metals-rich Chile, Peru and Brazil, while Citi calls metals the...
May 20, 2026
Brazil Fashion Giant Azzas 2154 Sinks 60% as Founder Feud Erupts
Azzas 2154, the Brazilian fashion giant loved by Hollywood stars, has lost 60% since its 2024 merger as a founder...
May 20, 2026
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, 2026
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