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Canada Offers Up to US$392M for Forest FundPrime Minister Mark Carney told Brazilian President Lula in Manila that Canada will give up to US$392 million over four years to the forest fund.
Sun 1:05 AM ET
- Brazil Debates If Budget Cuts Lower Rates
Economist José Sérgio Gabrielli says tighter budgets will not lower Brazil's interest rates, but the central bank links fiscal discipline to the Selic.
Sat 6:37 PM ET
- Italy Fines Meta US$890 Million Over Photos
Italy fined Meta about US$890 million over Facebook’s Android photo suggestions, while Brazil’s electoral court fined it US$1.3 million in a different case.
Sat 6:34 PM ET
- Brazil Court Reopens Shorter Work Week Vote
Justice Luiz Fux sent Brazil's end-of-6x1 case to the full Supreme Court; the injunction keeping the 42-hour week from 16 December stays in force.
Sat 6:33 PM ET
- Brazil Prosecutors Seek US$57M in Extra Pay
Brazil’s Prosecutor-General keeps a US$57.2 million request for pay add-ons outside the budget, while Planning Ministry lawyers say a court must decide first.
Sun 1:10 AM ET
Brazil — the brief
Latin America and Africa Sport, 14 and 15 November
Confirmed fixtures for 14-15 November: Mirassol v Atlético Mineiro at 4:30 p.m. ET, three AFCON qualifiers, Liga BetPlay and Nairobi rallycross.
Market snapshot
Analysis & Deep Dives
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Brazil Storm Alerts Explained for Visitors
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Brazil History Explained, From Origins to 2026
Brazil history from Indigenous peoples to Lula’s 25 October 2026 runoff win: slavery, dictatorship, democracy and...
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Ibama Says Pará Fires Are Set on Purpose
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Brazil Prosecutors Seek US$57M in Extra Pay
Brazil’s prosecutor-general keeps a US$57.2 million request for pay add-ons; the Planning Ministry’s lawyers say a court must...
Lula Text Says Big Tech Power Is a Threat
Lula’s ASEAN address text says big tech cannot override national sovereignty and that Brazil will not allow mineral...
Canada Offers Up to US$392M for Forest Fund
Canada commits an initial contribution of up to US$392 million over four years to the Tropical Forest Forever...
São Paulo Daily Brief
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