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Brazil Faces Nearly R$1 Trillion in New Power-Bill Costs

Brazil Faces Nearly R$1 Trillion in New Power-Bill Costs

A consumer group cited by Folha says policies approved under Lula’s third term and the current Congress have locked in R$985 billion in extra electricity costs through 2050. The government says the estimate ignores energy security, investment and modernization benefits.

Brazilian Firms Look to Paraguay as Tax and Labor Costs Rise at Home

Brazilian Firms Look to Paraguay as Tax and Labor Costs Rise at Home

Brazil’s Federal State-Owned Companies Post Record January-April Deficit

Brazil’s Federal State-Owned Companies Post Record January-April Deficit

Illicit Markets Cost Brazil’s Industry More Than R$107 Billion a Year

Illicit Markets Cost Brazil’s Industry More Than R$107 Billion a Year

Brazil’s High-Tech Exports Grow but Remain Just 2.7% of Total Sales

Brazil’s High-Tech Exports Grow but Remain Just 2.7% of Total Sales

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EU Auditors to Visit Brazil as Seafood Export Ban Nears Possible End

EU Auditors to Visit Brazil as Seafood Export Ban Nears Possible End

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Brazil’s Senate Takes Up Bill to End Six-Day Workweek

Brazil’s Senate Takes Up Bill to End Six-Day Workweek

3 days ago

Cosan Opens Talks to Sell Control of Rail Operator Rumo

Cosan Opens Talks to Sell Control of Rail Operator Rumo

3 days ago

Brazilian Defense Firm Avibrás Restarts Production After Four-Year Crisis

Brazilian Defense Firm Avibrás Restarts Production After Four-Year Crisis

May 1

Brazil’s Inflation Preview Accelerates as Food Prices Test Lula’s Picanha Promise

Brazil’s Inflation Preview Accelerates as Food Prices Test Lula’s Picanha Promise

Apr 28

Brazil’s 6x1 Workweek Debate Turns Into an Election-Year Shortcut

Brazil’s 6x1 Workweek Debate Turns Into an Election-Year Shortcut

Apr 28

Brazil’s Household Debt Record Tests the Government’s Good-Economy Message

Brazil’s Household Debt Record Tests the Government’s Good-Economy Message

Apr 28

Brazillian Cocoa's Chain Faces Reset as Prices Fall and New Chocolate Rules Raise Standards

Brazillian Cocoa's Chain Faces Reset as Prices Fall and New Chocolate Rules Raise Standards

Apr 21

Brazil Farm Exports Hit Record First Quarter as São Paulo Posts Surplus

Brazil Farm Exports Hit Record First Quarter as São Paulo Posts Surplus

Apr 21

Brazil Weighs Higher Ethanol Blend as Supply Rises and Fuel Costs Climb

Brazil Weighs Higher Ethanol Blend as Supply Rises and Fuel Costs Climb

Apr 21

El Niño Risk Raises Fresh Threats to Brazil and Latin America in 2026

El Niño Risk Raises Fresh Threats to Brazil and Latin America in 2026

Apr 21

DF Governor Defends BRB Asset Sale as Brasília Marks Anniversary Under Financial Strain

DF Governor Defends BRB Asset Sale as Brasília Marks Anniversary Under Financial Strain

Apr 21

BRB Moves to Sell R$15 Billion in Master-Linked Assets as Legal Fight Expands

BRB Moves to Sell R$15 Billion in Master-Linked Assets as Legal Fight Expands

Apr 21

Self-Lighting Charcoal Startup Turns a Brazilian Barbecue Hassle Into Business

Self-Lighting Charcoal Startup Turns a Brazilian Barbecue Hassle Into Business

Apr 21

All-You-Can-Eat Brigadeiros Turn Porto Alegre Shop Into a Hit

All-You-Can-Eat Brigadeiros Turn Porto Alegre Shop Into a Hit

Apr 21

US Firm Strikes $2.8 Billion Deal for Brazilian Rare Earth Miner

US Firm Strikes $2.8 Billion Deal for Brazilian Rare Earth Miner

Apr 20