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Brazil international tourism and business travel growth

16 clusters · 89 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Brazilian hospitality sector shows expansion through hotel growth and new contracts

Brazil continues to see robust growth in international tourism and business travel. By September 2026, the country surpassed 7 million international tourists for the year, with air arrivals accounting for over 4.9 millio

Brazil labor market resilience amid sector shifts

25 clusters · 319 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil labor market shifts toward employability and skill adaptability

Brazil’s labor market continues to show resilience despite economic complexities. For the quarter ending in August 2026, the unemployment rate hit a historic low of 5.3%, the lowest for that period since 2012. The employ

Electricity access and reliability in the Amazon

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Amazon communities face electricity shortages in remote regions

The Amazon region faces significant challenges regarding electrical stability and access. In Manaus, a shutdown at the Cachoeira Grande substation, reportedly caused by a lightning strike hitting a distribution line, led

Goiás commerce, agribusiness, and industrial trends

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Goiás economy shows strong growth and agricultural leadership

In 2024, the commerce and agribusiness sectors in Goiás, Brazil, generated over R$ 416 billion in total value. The commercial sector recorded R$ 295.3 billion in gross resale revenue, while agribusiness production reache

Brazil donkey population decline and skin trade

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Donkey conservationists warn in vitro research may not stop extinction

A coalition of scientists, veterinarians, and legal experts has launched a campaign to end the slaughter of donkeys in Brazil. The movement aims to address the sanitary, reputational, and genetic risks of the donkey skin

Growth of evangelicalism and religious commerce in Brazil

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: E-commerce expands access to religious products in Brazil

Brazil has seen a significant shift in religious demographics, characterized by a 543% increase in evangelical churches over a 29-year period. Research from the University of São Paulo indicates that the number of these