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Senate advances proposal to end 6x1 work schedule

108 clusters · 568 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil debates end of 6x1 work schedule

The legislative movement regarding the 6x1 work schedule amendment (PEC 221/2019) remains a central point of contention in Brazil. The proposal, which passed the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), seeks to reduce

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US-Brazil tariff dispute and diplomatic escalation

182 clusters · 2110 sources · last updated

Latest: Lula defends Brazilian sovereignty and autonomy

The United States has escalated trade tensions with Brazil by imposing Section 301 tariffs. As of late July 2026, the measures affect approximately 4,000 products worth US$11 billion—representing 26% of Brazil’s exports

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São Paulo rail concession dispute and labor unrest

44 clusters · 283 sources · last updated

Latest: CPTM Linha 12-Safira power failure disrupts São Paulo transit

Following the 21 July handover of lines 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade to Trivia Trens, technical failures—including a carriage fire and power outages—prompted the regulator Artesp to order CPTM to temporarily retake o

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