Brazil reports municipal competitiveness gains and tax updates

Various regional and economic developments are reported across Brazil. In Apucarana, the municipality rose 33 positions to reach 86th place in the 2026 Municipal Competitiveness Ranking by the Centro de Liderança Pública (CLP), leading in categories such as municipal transparency and maternal mortality prevention.

In the state of Acre, the social sustainability ranking placed the region 23rd nationally and 8th in the North region. Additionally, data from the Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar (ANS) shows a 2.3% increase in health insurance beneficiaries in Acre between July 2025 and July 2026.

Regarding taxation, the Receita Federal and PGFN have released a new notice allowing non-resident investors to regularize IRRF debts with discounts of up to 65% until December 29, 2026. Meanwhile, taxpayers are advised on navigating the income tax refund process and addressing issues with the 'malha fina' (tax audit) caused by data inconsistencies.