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Brazil sanctions import tax exemptions for small purchases

11 clusters · 302 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil President Lula sanctions end to import tax on purchases up to US$ 50

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned legislation (Conversion Bill 13 of 2026) that eliminates the 20% import tax on international postal purchases valued at up to US$ 50, effectively ending the ‘taxa das bl

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Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

184 clusters · 707 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil municipalities launch initiatives to combat violence against women

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is expanding its response to gender-based violence through regional, federal, and legislative actions. Following the ‘Agosto Lilás’ campaign, the

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EU implements Brazilian animal product import ban

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Latest: European Union suspends beef imports from Brazil over antimicrobial concerns

As of early September 2026, the European Union has implemented a suspension of Brazilian animal product imports, including beef, poultry, pork, eggs, honey, fish, equine meat, and industrial intestines. The EU maintains

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Senate vote on 6x1 work schedule postponed until after 2026

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Latest: Brazil construction sector warns of labor shortages following 6x1 work schedule proposal

The legislative movement regarding the 6x1 work schedule amendment (PEC 221/2019) remains stalled following Senate President Davi Alcolumbre’s decision to postpone the plenary vote until after the 2026 elections. The pro

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Brazilian agricultural policy and fuel subsidies

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Latest: Brazil expands fuel subsidies and tax cuts to combat rising oil prices

The Brazilian government and Senate have implemented several legislative and executive measures to support the agricultural sector and enhance food security. In the Senate, the Fertilizer Industry Development Program (Pr

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Brazil INSS reforms and 2027 budget projections

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Latest: Brazil proposes 2027 budget with R$ 1,741 minimum wage

By late August 2026, the Brazilian government expanded its biometric initiatives. The INSS updated rules for payroll loans, allowing retirees and pensioners without facial biometrics to authorize loans via the Meu INSS a

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Brazil tax reform: implementation and compliance updates

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Latest: Brazil tax reform triggers shifts in pricing, logistics, and small business strategy

Brazil’s transition to a destination-based dual Value Added Tax (IVA) system is advancing through technical and regulatory refinements. The system, comprising the federal CBS and the state/municipal IBS, is set to begin

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Brazil 2026 public policy reforms

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Latest: Renault offers Boreal discounts via Move Brasil program

From April to August 2026, the Brazilian federal and state governments rolled out a series of policy measures aimed at expanding housing, credit, transport, sanitation, education and social protection. In April, the Minh

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Brazil agribusiness credit reforms and debt crisis

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Latest: CMN expands rural debt renegotiation for climate-affected producers

Mid‑2026 reforms expanded rural credit and launched a R$10 bn Finep‑managed innovation line for precision‑ag equipment. In July, the CMN formalised the line with a five‑year repayment horizon. Simultaneously, Resolution

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Brazil fiscal adjustment, interest rates, and trade tensions

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Latest: Brazil secures US$ 1 billion IDB credit for Eco Invest Brasil

In late August and early September 2026, Brazil’s fiscal and economic landscape remained marked by debates over debt management and the impact of monetary policy. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a primary challenger to Presi

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Brazilian legislative debates on fiscal and municipal policy

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Latest: Brazilian municipal chambers approve housing and debt reforms

Legislative debates in Brazil have focused on fiscal management and budgetary control at both the state and municipal levels. In Paraná, a constitutional amendment proposal (PEC) filed by deputy Luiz Fernando Guerra see

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Investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva

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Latest: Investigations into Lulinha and Flávio Bolsonaro impact political campaigns

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, remains under investigation by the Brazilian Federal Police for suspected influence peddling, passive corruption, and money laundering. The probe, identified as ‘Operação Elli’

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Brazil enacts mandatory freight minimum law

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Latest: Brazil's ANTT concludes freight cost research to refine minimum floor policy

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Law No. 15.485, converting the provisional measure on a national minimum freight floor into permanent legislation. The law makes the Transport Operation Identifier (CIOT) compul

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Political and economic trajectory of Lula in Brazil

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Latest: Lula pursues political alliances and ‘economy of affection’ strategy

The political career of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is defined by his transition from a labor union leader to a central figure in Brazilian politics. After several unsuccessful attempts, he secured the presidency in 2002.

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Brazil Lula economic reforms and minimum wage projections

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Latest: Brazil Social Security Minister supports minimum wage linkage

Since July 2026, President Lula’s administration has pushed two linked reforms. A legislative project (PLP 186/2026) would raise the annual revenue ceiling for Microempreendedor Individual (MEI) from R$ 81,000 to R$ 110,

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ByteDance operations and regulation in Brazil

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Latest: TikTok fined R$ 153.7 million by Brazil's ANPD over data privacy

ByteDance is expanding its physical and regulatory footprint in Brazil. The company has initiated a major infrastructure project to establish TikTok’s first Latin American data center in the Pecém Industrial and Port Com

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Brazil industrial and trade policy development

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Latest: South Africa and Brazil deepen economic and strategic ties

Brazil is pursuing domestic industrialization and expanded trade partnerships, particularly regarding mineral resources. The Brazilian Congress has advanced legislative measures, including the Fertilizer Industry Develop

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Political corruption and systemic issues in Brazil

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Latest: Corruption and public sector expansion in Brazil

Discussions regarding political corruption in Brazil have focused on partisan bias and the systemic impact of misconduct on the public sector. Initial analyses suggest that indignation toward corruption is applied incon

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Financial fraud targeting elderly populations

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Latest: Elderly victims targeted in separate fraud incidents in Brazil and Spain

Financial fraud targeting elderly individuals has been documented in Brazil and Spain. In Ibirapitanga, Brazil, a bank correspondent, Diego Antônio Gutierry Silva Gomes, was sentenced to over seven years in prison for de

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Brazil Supreme Court trial on Clean Slate Law

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Latest: Brazil Supreme Court to resume trial on Clean Slate Law changes

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has scheduled a virtual trial to resume from September 11 to September 18, 2026. The court is reviewing the constitutionality of Complementary Law 219 of 2025, which introduced c

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Brazil child-support payment reforms

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Latest: Brazil: Salary account protections and child support enforcement

Following a Superior Court ruling on 28 July 2026 that overtime earnings count toward alimony, Brazil introduced the “Pix Pensão” system. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Law 15.479 on 29 July 2026, amending th

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