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EU Ban on Brazilian Meat Threatens $1.8 Billion Export Market Over Antimicrobial Concerns
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Politics• Aug 05

EU Ban on Brazilian Meat Threatens $1.8 Billion Export Market Over Antimicrobial Concerns

EU confirmed a ban on Brazilian beef, chicken, and honey exports starting Sept. 3, jeopardizing a US$1.8B market.

Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in Latest Quaest Poll, Upping Brazil Political Uncertainty
Politics• Aug 05

Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in Latest Quaest Poll, Upping Brazil Political Uncertainty

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in 2026 Presidential Poll
Politics• Aug 05

Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in 2026 Presidential Poll

By Eleanor Shaw
EU Ban on Brazilian Meat Imports Threatens $2 Billion in Exporter Revenue
PROPolitics• Aug 05

EU Ban on Brazilian Meat Imports Threatens $2 Billion in Exporter Revenue

By Eleanor Shaw
STF Takes Up Gambling Ban Constitutionality Today, Signaling Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism and Real Estate Opportunity
PROPolitics• Aug 05

STF Takes Up Gambling Ban Constitutionality Today, Signaling Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism and Real Estate Opportunity

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Nominates CVM Veteran Antonio Berwanger to Director Post Amid Market Integrity Scrutiny
PROPolitics• Aug 04

Lula Nominates CVM Veteran Antonio Berwanger to Director Post Amid Market Integrity Scrutiny

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil’s Diplomatic Push Seeks to Avert September 3 EU Meat Export Ban Over Antimicrobial Rules
Politics• Aug 04

Brazil’s Diplomatic Push Seeks to Avert September 3 EU Meat Export Ban Over Antimicrobial Rules

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Locks INSS Payroll Loan Cap at 1.85% Until Selic Hits 10.5%
PROPolitics• Aug 04

Brazil Locks INSS Payroll Loan Cap at 1.85% Until Selic Hits 10.5%

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil’s Dual-VAT Reform Triggers Hard-Stop Operational Risk for Companies
PROPolitics• Aug 04

Brazil’s Dual-VAT Reform Triggers Hard-Stop Operational Risk for Companies

By Eleanor Shaw
ANEEL Technical Arm Rejects Enel SP Defense, Maintains Call for Concession Termination
Politics• Aug 04

ANEEL Technical Arm Rejects Enel SP Defense, Maintains Call for Concession Termination

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil’s TSE/AGU AI Rules Create Critical Compliance Risk for Digital Platforms Ahead of 2026 Vote
PROPolitics• Aug 04

Brazil’s TSE/AGU AI Rules Create Critical Compliance Risk for Digital Platforms Ahead of 2026 Vote

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Tax Reform Mandate Takes Effect, E-Invoice Compliance Threatens Large-Cap Operations
PROPolitics• Aug 04

Brazil Tax Reform Mandate Takes Effect, E-Invoice Compliance Threatens Large-Cap Operations

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula’s R$283.2 Billion Stimulus Package Signals Fiscal Risk as Credit Programs See Low Uptake
PROPolitics• Aug 04

Lula’s R$283.2 Billion Stimulus Package Signals Fiscal Risk as Credit Programs See Low Uptake

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula’s Record Veto Rejections Force Executive to STF, Heightening Brazil Political Risk
Politics• Aug 03

Lula’s Record Veto Rejections Force Executive to STF, Heightening Brazil Political Risk

By Eleanor Shaw
STF Resumes Sessions, Expected to Resolve Long-Pending Funrural Agro Tax Liability
PROPolitics• Aug 03

STF Resumes Sessions, Expected to Resolve Long-Pending Funrural Agro Tax Liability

By Eleanor Shaw
STF Resumes Session to Conclude Funrural Tax Judgment, Bringing Fiscal Certainty to Agribusiness
PROPolitics• Aug 03

STF Resumes Session to Conclude Funrural Tax Judgment, Bringing Fiscal Certainty to Agribusiness

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Accelerates India Trade Pivot to Counter New US Tariffs on Brazilian Exports
PROPolitics• Aug 03

Brazil Accelerates India Trade Pivot to Counter New US Tariffs on Brazilian Exports

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Trade Minister Launches India Mission to Counter US Tariffs, Drive Investment
Politics• Aug 03

Brazil Trade Minister Launches India Mission to Counter US Tariffs, Drive Investment

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil’s WAICO Alignment with China Signals Tech Friction, Regulatory Risk for US AI Firms
PROPolitics• Aug 03

Brazil’s WAICO Alignment with China Signals Tech Friction, Regulatory Risk for US AI Firms

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil’s Trade Pivot to India Accelerates After US Imposes 37.5% Tariffs
Politics• Aug 03

Brazil’s Trade Pivot to India Accelerates After US Imposes 37.5% Tariffs

By Eleanor Shaw
Haddad’s São Paulo Run Becomes PT’s Strategic Proxy for Lula’s Policy Continuity
Politics• Jul 31

Haddad’s São Paulo Run Becomes PT’s Strategic Proxy for Lula’s Policy Continuity

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil’s Mandatory Ethanol Blend Rises to 32% Amid Lawsuit Threat, Bolstering Biofuel Sector
PROPolitics• Jul 31

Brazil’s Mandatory Ethanol Blend Rises to 32% Amid Lawsuit Threat, Bolstering Biofuel Sector

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Unlocks R$5.7 Billion in Budget Funds on Lower Social Security Costs, Bolstering Fiscal Credibility
Politics• Jul 31

Brazil Unlocks R$5.7 Billion in Budget Funds on Lower Social Security Costs, Bolstering Fiscal Credibility

By Eleanor Shaw
Labor Court Ruling Forces Gig Platforms to Share Data for Social Security Review, Upping Operating Risk
PROPolitics• Jul 30

Labor Court Ruling Forces Gig Platforms to Share Data for Social Security Review, Upping Operating Risk

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Disapproval Hits 49% in Poll, Stirring Brazil Fiscal Fears
PROPolitics• Jul 30

Lula Disapproval Hits 49% in Poll, Stirring Brazil Fiscal Fears

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Challenges US Tariffs at WTO as Trade Tensions Rise
PROPolitics• Jul 30

Lula Challenges US Tariffs at WTO as Trade Tensions Rise

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula's 49% Disapproval Rating Confirms Political Risk, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Reforms
PROPolitics• Jul 30

Lula's 49% Disapproval Rating Confirms Political Risk, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Reforms

By Eleanor Shaw
South Korea Deal Opens Beef Market Pathway, Focuses on Critical Minerals and Tech Ties
Politics• Jul 30

South Korea Deal Opens Beef Market Pathway, Focuses on Critical Minerals and Tech Ties

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Disapproval Hits 49%, Signaling Political Headwinds for Fiscal Reform
Politics• Jul 30

Lula Disapproval Hits 49%, Signaling Political Headwinds for Fiscal Reform

By Eleanor Shaw
Labor Court Ruling Signals Rising Costs for Brazil’s Gig Economy, Hitting Platform Model
Politics• Jul 30

Labor Court Ruling Signals Rising Costs for Brazil’s Gig Economy, Hitting Platform Model

By Eleanor Shaw