Brazil’s Top Court Curbs Judges’ Above-Cap Salary Perks
Brazil's STF freezes all above-cap pay for judges and prosecutors after a R$6.7 billion Judiciary spend in 2024, directly clashing...
July 16, 2026Section
Business
Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazil’s Lula Leads Flávio Bolsonaro in a 2026 Runoff Poll
Lula holds a 45% to 37% runoff lead over Flavio Bolsonaro, whose 57% rejection rate caps his growth 15 months...
July 16, 2026
Brazil Coffee Exports Tumble 15.7% as 2025 US Tariff Shock Lingers
Brazil coffee exports fall 15.7% to 38.46M bags in 2025/26 after a 50% US tariff slashed American-bound shipments by 54.9%—see...
July 16, 2026
Brazil to Renegotiate About $20 Billion in Rural Farm Debt
Brazil issued a provisional measure to renegotiate about $20 billion in rural debt over up to 10 years at around...
July 16, 2026
Rio Utility Light Nears Recovery Exit After a $296 Million Raise
Light (LIGT3) completed a US$296 million capital raise, the final step to exit judicial recovery, Brazil's court-supervised debt restructuring.
July 16, 2026
Coffee and Iron Ore Escape the New 25% US Tariff on Brazil
Over 2,000 Brazilian goods including coffee, beef, and iron ore are exempted from the new 25% US tariff, but footwear...
July 16, 2026
US Confirms 25% Tariff on Brazilian Goods Starting July 22
The US has confirmed a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods effective July 22. Brazil invokes its Reciprocity Law and vows...
July 16, 2026
World Trade Center Complexes Expand in Brazil, Blending Beachfront Living and Mixed-Use Design
World Trade Center mixed-use complexes are expanding across Brazil, signaling strong demand for integrated beachfront living and high-end real estate...
July 15, 2026
Panama’s Children’s Hospital Will Cost Taxpayers $537.9 Million Through 2033
Panama Children’s Hospital cost reaches $705.8M total, with $537.9M due by 2033. Financing alone adds $128.4M as budget swells $259M...
July 15, 2026