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WNT and Master-managed fund raise stake in Banco de Brasília
Funds now hold over 12% of BRB preferred shares as Brazil’s central bank blocks Master takeover.
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Vibra secures investment grade from S&P with stable outlook
Fuel distributor Vibra Energia earns BBB- rating, surpassing Brazil’s sovereign grade, driven by stronger cash flow and volumes.
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Alupar Wins $220 Million Power Transmission Auction in Peru
Brazilian company expands Latin American footprint with new long-term projects in the Andean country
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S&P assigns BB- to Aegea with negative outlook
Agency warns rapid expansion and high interest rates weigh on debt; company launches $250m bond buyback and BRL 3.2bn local debentures.
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Gol pressured by B3 to fix shares trading below one cent
Brazilian airline faces deadline to present plan as stock violates minimum pricing and free float rules
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Equatorial to cut debt with $1.8bn grid sale, says S&P
Divestment lowers leverage to 4.5x EBITDA; big spending and dividend talks shape outlook.
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Hidrovias do Brasil gains momentum with debt cuts and modular expansion
BTG Pactual and XP highlight improved governance under Ultrapar and project further upside for HBSA3
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Demand-driven curtailment is investors’ risk alone, says minister
Brazil’s energy chief rules out shifting demand-related cuts to consumers, leaving compensation only for state planning or infrastructure failures.
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Chinese carmakers grow in Brazil as Auto Show returns
BYD and GWM expand to 11% market share as Alckmin announces São Paulo fair comeback in 2025



