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Update: Brazil Federal Police Freeze R$5.7 Billion in New Operation Linked to Banco Master
Second phase of Operation Compliance Zero deepens probe into alleged fraudulent bank management, investment funds and executives, under Supreme Court authorization.
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Brazil, Saudi Arabia sign mining cooperation deal to attract private capital
Brazil and Saudi Arabia sign a five-year mining cooperation deal to boost private investment, technology transfer and strategic mineral development.
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BNDES expands rural credit with R$15.3 billion for 2025-26 crop year
Brazil’s development bank boosts funding for agribusiness and family farming under the new Plano Safra cycle.
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Brazil Northeast fertilizer plants restart output
Petrobras revives Bahia and Sergipe units to cut urea imports.
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Norway Pushes Brazil Bets to $14 Billion as Clean Energy and Offshore Anchor Ties
Report shows 300 active firms, 120,000 jobs and deeper capital commitments beyond Europe.
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Brazil Auto Sales Rise 2.1% in 2025
December surge lifts volumes, but high interest rates curb full-year recovery.
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JBS Studies Bid for Tecon Santos 10 as Port Auction Reshapes Logistics Market
Meatpacker-turned-logistics player awaits final tender rules for Brazil’s largest container terminal concession.
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Petrobras restores Tupi output above 1 million barrels a day
Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer boosts flagship pre-salt field after new wells and investment, reinforcing long-term output plans.
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Brazil’s Galípolo Backs Powell as Central Bankers Push Back Against Trump Pressure
Statement signed by heads of 12 monetary authorities defends Fed independence amid renewed political interference.
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The Thread That Broke
Europe’s ultra-luxury textile mills were the pride of the continent’s industry in the 19th century. Today, they must survive a perfect storm.
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Mercosur-EU Deal to Start Cutting Tariffs on 5,000 Goods on May 1
Trade pact takes effect May 1, boosting exports and market access across a 720 million consumer bloc
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BNDES Approves $90 Million for Marcopolo Exports
Brazilian lender backs bus maker’s global expansion and production capacity
Behind the Lines
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Brazil’s Tax Overhaul Blinks First
A late-year retreat on invoice rules exposes deeper uncertainties in the phased rollout of the IBS–CBS reform. Read more
