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Strategic Steel Quotas: Brazil’s New Economic Defense

The Brazilian government has introduced a 25% surcharge on steel imports that surpass established quotas. This measure aims to protect its domestic steel industry from...

Corporate Moves in Brazil: Updates on WEG, Neoenergia, and Cogna

Brazilian companies are actively transforming the business environment with a series of bold steps. WEG infused R$1 billion (approximately $194 million) into its funds, boosting its total assets to R$7.504 billion (around $1.457 billion). This move...

Brazil’s Largest Port Sees 15.9% Increase in Cargo Movement in Early 2024

In early 2024, the bustling Port of Santos in southeast Brazil, not only the largest in Latin America but also a vital hub for...

Brazil’s Lula Criticizes Financial Market Forces in Defiant Speech

In a compelling press briefing this Tuesday, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva openly...

Usiminas Faces Economic Challenges in Steel Market

Usiminas, a major player on Brazil's Ibovespa stock index, saw a sharp 10% drop in its shares after releasing...

Brazil Expands Oil Reserves to Highest Level Since 2015

In 2023, Brazil recorded its highest oil reserves since 2015, achieving 15.9 billion barrels. This 7% increase over last year is significant. It marks the...

Petrobras Proposes 50% Dividend Payout Amid Board Tensions

On Friday, the Petrobras Board of Directors proposed releasing 50% of their extraordinary dividends, which amounted to R$43.9 billion...

Carlos Slim’s $8 Billion Telecom Expansion in Brazil

Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire and founder of América Móvil, has committed $8 billion to reshape Brazil's telecom sector. This...

Brazil on Its Way to Becoming a Global Leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel

In Brazil's lush sugarcane fields, a sustainable revolution in aviation fuel production is rapidly...

Brazil’s Average Income Rises Significantly in 2023

In 2023, Brazil's average monthly household income per capita saw a notable increase of 11.5%,...

Brazil Eyes Argentine Gas Amid Regional Collaboration

Brazil plans to deepen its energy ties with Argentina, aiming to import three million cubic meters of natural gas...