Brazil Moves to Lift the Cap on Its 13 Million Microbusinesses
Brazil sent Congress a bill to lift the MEI microbusiness revenue cap to R$110,000 in 2027 and R$140,000 in 2028,...
June 30, 2026Topic
Brazil economy
After 15 Weeks, Brazil’s Inflation Forecasts Finally Stop Rising
June 29 Focus survey: Brazil's 2026 inflation forecast paused at 5.33%—above the 4.5% target ceiling—for the first time in 15...
June 30, 2026
Most of Lula’s Spending Package Sits Outside the Fiscal Cap
Only R$9bn of Lula's R$215–227bn spending package fits within Brazil's fiscal framework, as net public debt hits a record 67.4%...
June 21, 2026
Brazil Economy Keeps Growing, Giving Central Bank Less Room to Cut
Brazil economy grew again in April, the central bank's GDP preview shows, a resilient reading that narrows the room to...
June 17, 2026
Brazil Fiscal Squeeze Deepens as Finance Chief Warns on Spending
Brazil's new finance minister warns the country becomes unviable without curbing mandatory spending, the fiscal worry behind every Brazil-asset bet.
June 13, 2026
Key Investment Opportunities in Latin America for 2026
Latin America's 2026 opportunity set: Brazil's Selic at 14.50%, the Lithium Triangle, fintech maturation and Mexico's nearshoring lead. A working...
May 18, 2026
Unforgettable Train Ride from Curitiba to Morretes in Paraná’s Serra do Mar
Crossing the Atlantic Forest, the Serra Verde Express - which makes the famous trip between Curitiba and Morretes is among...
April 10, 2026
What Does It Really Cost to Live in Rio? A 2026 Reality Check
A 2-bed in Botafogo averages R$7,200/mo (~$1,285) and services rose 4.8%. See what expats actually spend on cost of living...
March 16, 2026
Brazil News in English: The 2026 Authoritative Guide for Investors and Expats
Brazil's R$10.8 trillion economy hides critical policy shifts behind a language barrier. Get reliable Brazil news in English to protect...
March 2, 2026