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Lula Counters Popularity Dip with Small Business Credit Boost

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration is launching a credit plan for small businesses. It includes low-interest loans for microenterprises and MEIs, Pronampe...

Brazil’s Industrial Giants Rally for Mercosur-EU Agreement Completion

On Wednesday, Brazil's top industrial groups urged French President Macron to finalize the Mercosur-EU free trade deal, under discussion for over twenty years. With Macron present at the Brazil-France Economic Forum in São Paulo, Fiesp...

Brazil’s Record Job Growth in February 2024

In February 2024, Brazil set a significant milestone by creating 306,100 formal jobs, a 21.2% increase from the previous year, making it the third-highest...

Brazil’s Batista Siblings Back on JBS Board

Brazil's JBS welcomed Wesley and Joesley Batista back onto its board, expanding it to...

Brazil’s Mayoral Elections: A National Rivalry Plays Out Locally

In 2024, Brazil's towns will actively elect their mayors and council members, spotlighting the nation's political heavyweight rivalry in...

For the First Time Brazil Questions Venezuela’s Candidate Block

Brazil has expressed worry about Venezuela blocking opposition candidate Corina Yoris from the July elections. This is the first time Brazil has challenged Venezuela's actions....

Brazil’s Tax Reform Sparks Legal Firestorm

In Brazil, 495 companies are contesting Finance Minister Fernando Haddad's tax reform, which seeks to boost public funds by...

Brazil’s February Fire Crisis Quadruples

Brazil faced a dramatic increase in wildfires in February, with the area of burned land skyrocketing by 410% to...

Brazilians Worry Over Economy’s Future

A Datafolha survey conducted on March 19-20 reveals Brazilians' deepening economic fears, showing increased...

Chinese Investment Boosts Brazil’s Northeast

Northeast Brazil, known for its economic challenges, is now seeing a bright future thanks to...

Falling Prices, Rising Costs Hit Brazil’s Soybean Industry

In Brazil, a leading producer of soybeans, the upcoming 2023/24 season is poised to present significant challenges for farmers,...