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The Guardian — Why a T-shirt in a hit movie is trending with Brazilian progressives: ‘Almost every day they sell out’Even Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has received one, after Wagner Moura wore it in The Secret Agent..

CBS News — Shark kills 13-year-old boy at popular beach in Brazil: "Ate almost his entire leg"A 13-year-old boy died on Thursday after he was mauled by a shark at a popular beach on Brazil's eastern coast, the state government said in....

Reuters — From Japan to Brazil, voters could shake markets in key election year — From Japan to Brazil, elections could add yet more uncertainty this year to markets already whipped by U.S. policy gyrations and heightened....

Jacobin — An ABC of Authoritarianism: Argentina, Brazil, and Chile — Aside from its authoritarian ambitions, the Trump administration shares few of the conditions of Latin America's past military dictatorships....

Bloomberg — Brazil Imports More ‘Dirt Cheap’ Russian Diesel at Expense of USBrazil is once again importing major volumes of heavily discounted diesel from Russia, at the expense of shipments from the US..

Urbanisation Levels

Britannica — Brazil - Migration, Urbanization, Population — Brazil - Migration, Urbanization, Population: Low rural incomes, limited landownership, and variable climatic conditions have continued to....

Phys.org — Brazil faces surge in mosquito-borne disease as climate change and urbanization intensify — A new study suggests that the risk of mosquito-borne illness in Brazil will rise significantly by the year 2080, but that climate action....Sep 18, 2025

The Pig Site — Tanzania opens market to Brazilian poultry and pork - ABPATanzania's decision to open its market to Brazilian poultry and pork products marks a new step in expanding Brazil's presence on the African....Nov 10, 2025

Ideas for India — Growth and inequality: The contrasting stories of India and Brazil — The development paths of India and Brazil are, in some ways, mirror images of one another. While growth and inequality were both high in Brazil until 1980....1 month ago

Statista — Share of urban population in Brazil from 1960 to 2023The share of urban population in Brazil amounted to 87.79 percent in 2023. In a steady upward trend, the share rose by 41.65 percentage points from 1960..May 29, 2016

Enviro — News Nigeria — COP30: Brazil leads new global effort to accelerate multilevel climate action — At a high-level ministerial session of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting on Urbanisation and Climate Change at COP30, the Government of Brazil....Nov 12, 2025

Agência de Notícias - IBGE2022 Census: 87% of the Brazilian population lives in urban areas | News Agency — In 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....Nov 14, 2024

besjournals — Urbanization and food transition in the Brazilian Amazon: From wild to domesticated meat - Chaves - People and Nature — Urbanization is expected to influence food transitions, resulting in a shift from wild foods to more domesticated foods..Nov 13, 2024

Nature — Sleep and light exposure across different levels of urbanisation in Brazilian communities — Light exposure, phase of activity, sleep timing and duration differ across communities with various levels of urbanisation and histories of access to....Jul 30, 2018

eos.org — The role of urban growth in the generation of landslide risk – an example from Brazil — A 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....Oct 3, 2024

GDP

Council on Foreign Relations — Mercosur: South America’s Fractious Trade Bloc — Three decades after its founding, Latin America's largest trade bloc continues to seek new agreements. The recent conclusion of a deal with....

Britannica — Brazil - Economy, Agriculture, Trade — Brazil - Economy, Agriculture, Trade: Brazil is one of the world giants of mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, and it has a strong and....

Reuters — Brazil's GDP slows more than expected, fueling bets on January rate cut — Brazil's economy slowed more than expected in the third quarter as weak services and household spending reinforced signs of cooling under....Dec 4, 2025

Valor International — Brazil suffers one of IMF’s largest cuts to GDP forecasts — The outlook for Brazil's economy moved against the forecast for global GDP, and the country was among those facing the largest downward....2 weeks ago

Statista — Brazil: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate 2018-2025Brazil: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate 2018-2025 ... percent. GDP refers to the total market value of all goods and services that are....1 week ago

Trading — View — Brazil's gross debt ends 2025 at lower-than-expected 78.7% of GDPBrazil's gross debt ended 2025 at 78.7% of gross domestic product (GDP), up from 76.3% in December 2024 but below the 79.5% expected by....

Deloitte — Brazil economic outlook, November 2025The Brazilian economy has slowed: Real gross domestic product growth moderated to an annualized 1.5% in the second quarter of 2025,....Nov 20, 2025

Qazinform — Brazil revises down 2026 inflation forecast, keeps GDP growth unchanged — Brazil's financial market has cut its inflation forecast for the current year from 4.02% to 4%, while keeping its 2027 forecast at 3.80%,....

Bloomberg.com — Brazil’s Economic Growth Dips, Bolstering Bets for a Rate Cut — Brazil's economy lost momentum in the third quarter, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will lower borrowing costs as cooling....Dec 4, 2025

marketscreener.com — Brazil's primary deficit hits 0.48% of GDP in 2025Brazil's central government ended 2025 with a primary deficit of 61.7 billion reais , equivalent to 0.48% of gross domestic product....

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Investment

U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Investment Climate Statements: Brazil — Brazil is the second largest economy in the Western Hemisphere behind the United States and the eleventh largest economy in the world..Jul 7, 2025

The China-Global South Project — Brazil and China Launch $1 Billion Fund to Boost Strategic Investments — Brazil and China unveiled plans for a $1 billion bilateral investment fund, with Brazil's Development Bank contributing about $400 million....Oct 6, 2025

The Western Producer — Chinese investment boosts Brazilian agricultural growth — Agricultural powerhouse Brazil is investing heavily in expanding production and improving its export infrastructure and appears to have few....4 weeks ago

South China Morning Post — Why China sees Brazil as ‘last untapped blue ocean market’ for investment boom — Chinese investment in Brazil is soaring as firms eye the vast potential growth in South America's 'blue ocean market'..Dec 5, 2025

Valor International — Brazil’s growth is “poor quality,” WHG investment chief says — Despite favorable external conditions, Brazil's current growth is of “poor” quality, focused on the short term and discouraging long-term....Oct 13, 2025

China Daily - Global Edition — Chinese investment in Brazil doubled in 2024A Brazilian official welcomed the latest data published this month by the Brazil-China Business Council revealing that Chinese investment in....Oct 3, 2025

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

Upstream Online — Shell sees Brazil among ‘top five geographies for growth and investment’Shell sees Brazil among 'top five geographies for growth and investment' · South America Correspondent · Rio de Janeiro. Published 25 September....Sep 25, 2025

Structured Credit Investor — Brazil's private credit growth attracts global investment giants — A recent report from ANBIMA, the Brazilian capital markets association, shows that the number of private credit funds has jumped 49% since the....Jul 18, 2025

Macao News — Brazil has become a growing focus of Chinese investment — Chinese companies invested US$22 billion worldwide between January and June of this year, 10 percent of which went to Brazil. Only Indonesia,....Aug 29, 2025

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Demographics

Britannica — South America - Population Growth, Migration, Poverty — South America - Population Growth, Migration, Poverty: Rapid population expansion has had important demographic and social effects..

Valor International — Brazil’s population growth continues to slow — More than a third of municipalities lost residents in 2025, IBGE says ... Brazil's population is projected to reach 213.4 million in 2025, with....Aug 29, 2025

Newsweek — Brazil’s Economy Threatened by Dire Population Trends — Brazil is facing a demographic turning point that economists warn could undermine its long-term economic stability..Sep 11, 2025

Statista — Brazil: Average age of the population from 1950 to 2100The average age of the Brazil's population has risen from a low of 16.8 years in 1965 to 32.4 years in 2020, a typical change in developing nations..Nov 28, 2025

Agência de Notícias - IBGECountry's estimated population reaches 213.4 million residents in 2025The country's population is estimated at 213.4 million in 2025, an increase of 0.39% compared to last year. The data's reference date is....Aug 28, 2025

Merco — Press — Brazil's population reaches 213.4 million — Brazil's Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) released a study this week showing that as of July 1, 2025, the populatiin of South....Aug 29, 2025

Science — Daily — People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why — Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity..3 weeks ago

Eurek — Alert!Hotspots of mosquito-borne disease risk predicted in Brazil in coming decades — A new study suggests that the risk of mosquito-borne illness in Brazil will rise significantly by the year 2080, but that climate action....Sep 18, 2025

Christianity Today — In Brazil, Evangelicals Rise to Record Levels, But Growth Is Slowing — For 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....Jun 6, 2025

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Export/Import

The Observatory of Economic Complexity — Brazil (BRA) and China (CHN) Trade — In December 2025, Brazil exported $7.21B and imported $5.44B from China, resulting in a positive trade balance of $1.76B. Between December....

Transport Topics — Brazil Posts Export Growth, Resisting Hit From US Tariffs — Brazil's overall exports grew last month as greater shipments to destinations like China and Argentina blunted the hit from 50% tariffs....Oct 6, 2025

The Pig Site — Brazil pork sector upbeat on exports, prices in 2026After a strong performance in 2025, Brazil's pork sector is expected to post another positive year in 2026, supported by rising exports,....

Bloomberg.com — Brazil Shakes Off Trump Tariffs With Record Exports in 2025Brazilian exports surged to record levels in 2025, shrugging off months of punishing US tariffs thanks to expanded shipments to China and....4 weeks ago

Deloitte — Brazil economic outlook, November 2025Economic activity will likely pick up from next year in Brazil, despite near-term risks keeping growth in check..Nov 20, 2025

The China-Global South Project — Chinese Demand Boosts Brazilian Coffee Exports and Challenges Small Producers — Explore the rise of Brazilian coffee exports to China, driven by local entrepreneurs and a growing market demand..Oct 19, 2025

Datamar — News — Brazil cassava starch exports hit record in 2025, eye EU growth — Brazil's cassava starch and modified starch industry is expanding rapidly in international markets. According to a survey by Cepea in....1 week ago

Consultancy.lat — Deloitte projects Brazil’s tobacco exports will surpass $3 billion in 2025According to projections by Deloitte, Brazil's tobacco exports are expected to exceed $3 billion in 2025, reflecting strong growth in both volume and value....Oct 6, 2025

Meatingplace — Brazil’s Pork Exports Leaping 14% in 2025: FASPork exports from Brazil are jump 14% this year as the country's meat industry continues to make inroads in top U.S. export markets,....Sep 28, 2025

Reuters — India eyes Russia, Brazil, Netherlands for pharma export growth as US tariffs concerns linger — India plans to increase pharmaceutical exports to Russia, the Netherlands and Brazil, according to two industry sources aware of the matter,....Sep 2, 2025

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Public Spending

Phenomenal World — Lula’s Budget Dispute | Clara Zanon Brenck & Lucca Rodrigues — Among the factors securing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victorious return to power in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections, the most....Aug 1, 2025

Reuters — Brazil weighs budget options after investment tax setback, Haddad says — Brazil's government is weighing alternatives to shore up the federal budget, which could involve tweaking tax rates, after Congress killed a....Oct 9, 2025

Bloomberg — Brazil Scales Back Tax and Budget Proposal Ahead of Deadline — Brazil's congress pulled back key revenue-raising provisions from tax legislation ahead of Wednesday's deadline, narrowing the government's....Oct 7, 2025

Valor International — Budget vote delayed amid scramble to offset lost revenue — Congress postpones analysis of 2026 Budget Guidelines Law as government mulls how to offset expired IOF decree, revise fiscal target..Oct 15, 2025

India Today — How freebies bled Indian economy. Economic Survey suggests a Brazilian model — The Economic Survey 2025-26 flags the unchecked rise of freebies provided by the state governments in India. It says they are draining....

www.globaldata.com — Brazil Defense Market Size, Trends, Budget Allocation, Regulations, Acquisitions, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030The Brazil Defense Market – Size and trends, budget allocation, regulations, key acquisitions, competitive landscape and forecast,....Oct 16, 2025

Bloomberg.com — Brazil Congress Threatens to Deal Fresh Blow to Lula Fiscal Plan — President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's efforts to shore up Brazil's budget are on the brink of another setback after Congress advanced a push to block tax....Jun 16, 2025

Valor International — Economic slowdown threatens Brazil’s 2026 budget plans — Lower growth outlook may force spending cuts or new revenue sources..Sep 30, 2025

Reuters — Brazil government announces bulk spending containment, tax hike — Brazil's government announced on Thursday the need to contain 31.3 billion reais ($5.58 billion) in this year's budget to comply with the....May 22, 2025

www.gov.br — Brazil’s new fiscal rules include the poorest in the government budget and foresee a surplus for 2025Regulations focus on encouraging investment, reducing inflation, ensuring predictability and recomposing economic foundations through fiscal....Mar 30, 2023

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Public Debt

Bloomberg — Brazil to Tap Global Debt Markets in Dollars, Euros, Yuan — Brazil will tap international debt markets more often in 2026 with bond issuances denominated in a trio of currencies, the Brazilian....

Reuters — Brazil's CSN plans major asset sales to cut debt — Brazil's CSN plans major asset sales to cut debt · SAO PAULO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Brazilian steelmaker CSN · Sao Paulo-traded shares of the....2 weeks ago

Eve – Air Mobility — Eve Celebrates Brazil’s Listing and Secures $40 Million Debt from BNDES to e — VTOL Program — Eve Celebrates Brazil's Listing and Secures $40 Million Debt from BNDES to e — VTOL Program · Funding will support the integration phase of the electric propulsion....1 month ago

Banco Central do Brasil — Fiscal statistics — Last press release for the Fiscal Statistics of Brazil. Public Sector Net Debt (PSND) and General Government Gross Debt (GGGD)..1 month ago

marketscreener.com — Brazil's debt rose less than forecast in 2025Brazil's gross debt rose in 2025, driven mainly by interest expenses, but the 2.4 percentage-point increase was smaller than economists had....

Crux Investor — Equinox Gold Divests $1B Brazil Assets to Slash Debt and Refocus on High-Margin North American Operations — Equinox Gold delivered record 2025 production (920k oz) and is executing a strategic transformation from growth-focused to quality-focused,....2 weeks ago

MEXICONOWMexico’s External Debt Is Approaching Brazil’s — Mexico's external debt—what the country owes to foreign lenders including private investors, financial institutions, and other governments..2 weeks ago

Mining Weekly — Equinox pays down more debt as it sells Brazil ops for $1bn — Toronto-listed Equinox Gold will pay down a further $800-million in debt, reducing its net debt to about $150-million,....1 week ago

EBC - Empresa Brasil de Comunicação — Brazil’s public debt could reach BRL 10.3 trillion in 2026After ending 2025 above BRL 8.6 trillion and at a record level, Brazil's federal public debt is expected to reach between BRL 9.3 trillion....

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Recent IPO News

Reuters — Brazil's Agibank seeks up to $3.3 billion valuation in US IPOSao Paulo-based fintech Agibank said on Thursday it was seeking a valuation of up to $3.3 billion in its U.S. initial public offering,....

PYMNTS.com — Brazil’s Pic — Pay Reaches $2.5 Billion Valuation in US IPOThe company announced Wednesday (Jan. 28) evening that it had sold 22.8 million shares at $19 each, the high end of its target price range..

Renaissance Capital — AGBK IPO News - Brazilian consumer bank AGI sets terms for $720 million US IPOAGI (Agibank), a Brazilian digital bank providing social security-backed loans to underserved customers, announced terms for its IPO on....

Finimize — Pic — Pay Breaks Brazil’s IPO Freeze With A Nasdaq Debut — The Brazilian fintech raised $434 million in New York, but it still leaves the Batista family with tight control and could set the tone for....

WTVBPic — Pay IPO breaks four-year drought for Brazilian companies — By Luciana Magalhaes and Tatiana Bautzer SAO PAULO/NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian digital bank Pic — Pay, controlled by the billionaire....