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Extreme Weather Plunges Brazil’s Largest City Into DarknessBloomberg.comA worsening drought and strong winds across São Paulo are straining the country's power supply, blacking out hundreds of thousands of...1 day ago

Brazil approves law strengthening protective measures for female victims of gender-based violenceAP NewsBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed into effect a law to strengthen protective measures for women facing gender-based...3 days ago

US removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice and his wife from sanctions listNewsday · 34 minutes ago

US Lifts Sanctions on Brazil Judge Who Led Bolsonaro TrialBloomberg.com · 1 hour ago

US Removes Sanctions on Brazilian Top Court Justice MoraesU.S. News & World Report · 2 hours ago

Urbanisation Levels

Brazil faces surge in mosquito-borne disease as climate change and urbanization intensifyPhys.orgA new study suggests that the risk of mosquito-borne illness in Brazil will rise significantly by the year 2080, but that climate action...2 months ago

Tanzania opens market to Brazilian poultry and pork - ABPAThe Pig SiteTanzania's decision to open its market to Brazilian poultry and pork products marks a new step in expanding Brazil's presence on the African...1 month ago

Share of urban population in Brazil from 1960 to 2023StatistaThe share of urban population in Brazil amounted to 87.79 percent in 2023.114 months ago

Deforestation in the Amazon Part I: The Economic Effect on Brazil’s Urban DevelopmentHuman Rights Research CenterBrazil has a poverty rate of about 30%, and around 33 million Brazilians experience some sort of food insecurity. Some Brazilians are even...10 months ago

COP30: Brazil leads new global effort to accelerate multilevel climate actionEnviroNews NigeriaAt a high-level ministerial session of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting on Urbanisation and Climate Change at COP30, the Government of Brazil...1 month ago

2022 Census: 87% of the Brazilian population lives in urban areas | News AgencyAgência de Notícias - IBGEIn 2022, 177.5 million people (87.4%) out of the total 203.1 million people in the Brazilian population lived in urban areas, whereas 25.6...12 months ago

Urbanization and food transition in the Brazilian Amazon: From wild to domesticated meatbesjournalsUrbanization is expected to influence food transitions, resulting in a shift from wild foods to more domesticated foods.12 months ago

Sleep and light exposure across different levels of urbanisation in Brazilian communitiesNatureLight exposure, phase of activity, sleep timing and duration differ across communities with various levels of urbanisation and histories of access to...88 months ago

The role of urban growth in the generation of landslide risk – an example from Brazileos.orgA new research study has shown that informal settlements on the margins of urban areas were severely impacted by landslides in a rainfall event in February...14 months ago

Crossing Streets: Social Divides and Urbanization in BrazilThe Borgen ProjectBrazil has experienced staggering urbanization in the last century with 80% of Brazilians now living in urban areas.125 months ago

GDP

Brazil's GDP slows more than expected, fueling bets on January rate cutReutersBrazil's economy slowed more than expected in the third quarter as weak services and household spending reinforced signs of cooling under...1 week ago

How crime in Brazil drags down the economy and heaps economic pain on the nation’s poorThe ConversationThe percentage hit on Brazil's GDP could be in the double digits.3 days ago

It’s not just Americans who are feeling Trump’s tariffs. Five charts show their global impactCNNThere are signs steeper US tariffs, introduced by US President Donald Trump, are feeding through to higher prices for Americans.1 day ago

Brazil economic outlook, November 2025DeloitteThe Brazilian economy has slowed: Real gross domestic product growth moderated to an annualized 1.5% in the second quarter of 2025,...3 weeks ago

Food & beverages industry as GDP percentage BrazilStatistaIn 2023, the revenue of the food and beverages industry in Brazil represented approximately **** of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), a slight...2 weeks ago

Brazil’s Economic Growth Dips, Bolstering Bets for a Rate CutBloomberg.comBrazil's economy lost momentum in the third quarter, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will lower borrowing costs as cooling...1 week ago

Brazil raises forecast for 2025 GDP growth, sees slowdown next year By ReutersInvesting.comThe ministry's economic policy secretariat now expects Brazil's gross domestic product to grow 2.5% in 2025, up from the 2.4% estimated in May.1 month ago

Investment picks up in Brazil’s GDP but shows signs of slowingValor InternationalOil platform imports drove growth in third quarter, but high interest rates may weigh on future performance.1 week ago

Brazil, Mexico Drive Upward Revision of LATAM’s GDP ForecastMexico Business NewsBrazil, Mexico Drive Upward Revision of LATAM's GDP Forecast ... The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its growth forecast for Latin...1 month ago

Proposed U.S. tariffs could cut Brazil's GDP by as much as 0.8%upiThe 50% tariffs proposed by Donald Trump could cut Brazil's gross domestic product by between 0.3 and 0.8 percentage points in 2025.4 months ago

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Investment

Why China sees Brazil as ‘last untapped blue ocean market’ for investment boomSouth China Morning PostChinese investment in Brazil is soaring as firms eye the vast potential growth in South America's 'blue ocean market'.1 week ago

Brazil and China Launch $1 Billion Fund to Boost Strategic InvestmentsThe China-Global South ProjectBrazil and China unveiled plans for a $1 billion bilateral investment fund, with Brazil's Development Bank contributing about $400 million...2 months ago

Infrastructure investment in Brazil may slow down in 2026BNamericasInfrastructure investments in Brazil are expected to total R$300 billion (US$56 billion) in 2025, surpassing the previous record of R$260...2 months ago

MercadoLibre to invest $5.8 billion in Brazil this yearReutersLatin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre said on Monday it plans to invest 34 billion reais ($5.8 billion) this year in its top market,...8 months ago

Chinese investment in Brazil doubled in 2024China Daily - Global EditionA Brazilian official welcomed the latest data published this month by the Brazil-China Business Council revealing that Chinese investment in...2 months ago

State and DevelopmentPhenomenal WorldNational development programs are at the center of a variety of polarizing geopolitical axes: carbon emissions, world manufacturing shares, and integration.10 months ago

Brazil has become a growing focus of Chinese investmentMacao NewsChinese companies invested US$22 billion worldwide between January and June of this year, 10 percent of which went to Brazil. Only Indonesia,...3 months ago

MercadoLibre to increase Brazil investments by 48%Investment MonitorIt is a record investment for MercadoLibre in Brazil, where it has been increasing investments for the past eight years. In 2018, the company...8 months ago

Brazil Construction Industry Report 2025 | Output to Grow by 2.5% This Year, Supported by Investment in the Industrial, Residential, and Energy - Forecasts to 2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.comBusiness WireThe "Brazil Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities,...3 months ago

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Demographics

Brazil’s population growth continues to slowValor InternationalMore than a third of municipalities lost residents in 2025, IBGE says ... Brazil's population is projected to reach 213.4 million in 2025, with...3 months ago

Brazil’s Economy Threatened by Dire Population TrendsNewsweekBrazil is facing a demographic turning point that economists warn could undermine its long-term economic stability.3 months ago

Country's estimated population reaches 213.4 million residents in 2025Agência de Notícias - IBGEAccording to the Population Estimates, released today (28) by the IBGE, the Brazilian population reached 213.4 million inhabitants...3 months ago

Brazil's population reaches 213.4 millionMercoPressBrazil's Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) released a study this week showing that as of July 1, 2025, the populatiin of South...3 months ago

Demographic transition will add to labor shortagesValor InternationalAging in Brazil to weigh more on labor market than effect of Bolsa Família, study finds.4 days ago

Brazil: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate 2018-2025StatistaIn the first quarter of 2025, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brazil increased by *** percent when compared to the previous quarter...2 weeks ago

Curitiba | History, Population, & FactsBritannicaCuritiba, city, capital of Parana state, southern Brazil. It lies about 3050 feet (930 meters) above sea level near the Atlantic margin of...1 month ago

In Brazil, Evangelicals Rise to Record Levels, But Growth Is SlowingChristianity TodayFor the first time in Brazil's history, evangelical Christians now account for more than a quarter of the population, according to new census figures released...6 months ago

Catholics now make up little more than half Brazil’s populationThe GuardianCensus finds just 56.7% in world's biggest Catholic country follow Roman church as evangelical numbers rise.6 months ago

Brazil census shows population growth at its slowest since 1872ReutersBrazil's annual population growth slowed over the past decade to its lowest since records began 150 years ago, the government statistics agency said on...29 months ago

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Export/Import

Brazil (BRA) Exports, Imports, and Trade PartnersThe Observatory of Economic ComplexityIn October 2025 Brazil exported $32B and imported $25B, resulting in a positive trade balance of $6.96B. Between October 2024 and October...1 week ago

Brazil Posts Export Growth, Resisting Hit From US TariffsTransport TopicsBrazil's overall exports grew last month as greater shipments to destinations like China and Argentina blunted the hit from 50% tariffs...2 months ago

Brazil economic outlook, November 2025DeloitteThe Brazilian economy has slowed: Real gross domestic product growth moderated to an annualized 1.5% in the second quarter of 2025,...3 weeks ago

Brazil Corn Exports to Fall Short of Expectations, Industry Group SaysSuccessful FarmingCorn exports from Brazil, the world's second-largest exporter, are expected to fall short of expectations at the end of this year,...1 week ago

Brazil (BRA) and China (CHN) TradeThe Observatory of Economic ComplexityIn October 2025, Brazil exported $9.21B and imported $6.44B from China, resulting in a positive trade balance of $2.77B. Between October...1 week ago

Brazilian chicken exports rebound after months of declineValor InternationalTrade group ABPA sees growth despite avian flu; country poised to become third-largest pork exporter.1 week ago

Brazil finds other markets for its exports amid US restrictionsMercoPressAlthough Brazil's exports to the United States fell 20.3% yoy in September, growth in sales to other markets ensured record results,...2 months ago

Brazil’s soybean exports will grow by more than 13% by the end of the yearUkrAgroConsultBrazil's soybean exports typically fall toward the end of the year as the country approaches the new harvest in late January or early...1 week ago

Brazil beef exports to rise 12% despite US tariffThe Cattle SiteBrazilian beef exporters are expected to increase sales volumes by 12% this year, Roberto Perosa, head of Brazil's beef lobby Abiec, told a press conference...3 months ago

Deloitte projects Brazil’s tobacco exports will surpass $3 billion in 2025Consultancy.latAccording to projections by Deloitte, Brazil's tobacco exports are expected to exceed $3 billion in 2025, reflecting strong growth in both volume and value...2 months ago

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Public Spending

Brazil counts on bill limiting tax benefits to meet 2026 budget targetTradingViewBrazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday the government is counting on Congress to approve a bill that curbs tax benefits...2 days ago

Lula’s Budget Dispute | Clara Zanon Brenck & Lucca RodriguesPhenomenal WorldAmong the factors securing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victorious return to power in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections, the most...4 months ago

Brazil Proposes Using Betting Revenue to Fund New Federal University of SportsiGamingToday.comAs Brazil prepares to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, the federal government is following through with a proposal that may redefine...3 days ago

Brazil weighs budget options after investment tax setback, Haddad saysReutersBrazil's government is weighing alternatives to shore up the federal budget, which could involve tweaking tax rates, after Congress killed a...2 months ago

Brazil Scales Back Tax and Budget Proposal Ahead of DeadlineBloomberg.comBrazil's congress pulled back key revenue-raising provisions from tax legislation ahead of Wednesday's deadline, narrowing the government's...2 months ago

Budget vote delayed amid scramble to offset lost revenueValor InternationalCongress postpones analysis of 2026 Budget Guidelines Law as government mulls how to offset expired IOF decree, revise fiscal target.1 month ago

Lula faces backlash after Brazilian budget freeze and tax hike plansBNamericasPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced measures to increase taxes and freeze expenditures for this year in an attempt to strengthen Brazil's public...6 months ago

Government eases budget freeze as projected revenues riseValor InternationalDriven by expected revenue from a new pre-salt oil auction and stronger-than-anticipated income tax collection, the Brazilian government...4 months ago

Brazil meets 2024 primary budget target, but critics warn of challengesReutersBrazil's central government met its 2024 primary budget target, Treasury data released on Thursday showed, defying more pessimistic market...10 months ago

Brazil Keeps Bungling Its Budget and Worrying InvestorsBloomberg.comA plan designed to assuage investor concerns about President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's fiscal and economic policies prompted questions about his commitment...6 months ago

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Public Debt

Brazil farm bankruptcies surge amid ag expansionFarm ProgressFarm bankruptcies in Brazil have tripled in 24 months. Despite financial struggles, fresh investment fuels production growth and masks the...6 hours ago

Eve Celebrates Brazil’s Listing and Secures $40 Million DebtAeroMorning.comSÃO PAULO, Brazil – December 9, 2025 – Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31), a company dedicated to developing solutions...3 days ago

Brazil Sustainable Debt State of the Market H1 2025Climate BondsThe Brazil Sustainable Debt State of the Market H1 2025 provides analysis and recommendations to support the growth of the sustainable...1 month ago

Brazil taps global markets for third debt sale of 2025, the most in a decadeReutersBrazil taps global markets for third debt sale of 2025, the most in a decade ... BRASILIA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Brazil's Treasury on Tuesday made...3 months ago

Corporate debt pricing may hide ‘stealth risk’ for investorsValor InternationalThe boom in corporate debt products such as real estate (CRIs) and agribusiness (CRAs) receivables certificates and debentures,...1 day ago

Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ) changes the rules for judicial auctions: banks or creditors can now acquire properties for less than the debt amount, increasing the risk for debtors and investorsCPG Click Petróleo e GásThe Superior Court of Justice (STJ) changes the rules for judicial auctions, allowing banks or creditors to acquire properties for less than...5 hours ago

Brazil economic outlook, November 2025DeloitteThe Brazilian economy has slowed: Real gross domestic product growth moderated to an annualized 1.5% in the second quarter of 2025,...3 weeks ago

Moody’s Cuts Brazil’s Raízen to Junk on Rising Debt LevelsBloomberg.comMoody's Ratings downgraded Raizen SA, cutting its credit score to Ba1, citing deterioration of the company's credit metrics, high leverage, and...2 weeks ago

Brazil's Suzano trims debt goal, considers non-core asset salesmarketscreener.comBrazilian pulp maker Suzano cut its net debt target by about 8% to 11 billion reais and will consider selling non-core assets as part of a...1 day ago

Global debt hits record $346 trillion in Q3Latest news from AzerbaijanThe document shows that total global debt increased by more than $26.4 trillion in the first nine months of the year, compared with $327.5...2 days ago

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Recent IPO News

Brazilian firms turn to U.S. markets for IPO comebackValor InternationalExecutives see investor demand and better multiples in New York, with U.S. markets offering liquidity for IPOs of at least $500 million.3 days ago

Navigating complexity: LatAm presents IPO opportunities and riskWhite & CaseLatin America saw limited IPO activity in 2024 and, with interest rates in the key Brazilian economy remaining elevated and uncertainty...8 months ago

Citi Predicts Brazil’s Four-Year IPO Drought Will End in 2026Bloomberg.comTakeaways by Bloomberg AI Hide · Brazil's four-year drought for initial public offerings may be close to an end, according to Citigroup Inc.1 month ago

Brookfield unit hires banks for potential Brazil IPOLatinFinanceBrookfield unit hires banks for potential Brazil IPO · Share this: · Register now and get 1 free PRO article every week. Register. Sign in to an...1 month ago

Brazil’s PicPay Eyes US IPO by End of YearPYMNTS.comBrazil's PicPay Eyes US IPO by End of Year ... Mobile banking app PicPay reportedly aims to raise $500 million in a U.S. initial public offering...1 month ago