Confederação Nacional da Indústria

Mato Grosso economic activity and employment 2026

7 clusters · 44 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Brazil cotton area projected to grow despite El Niño risks

Mato Grosso’s economic momentum is increasingly defined by a highly technological agribusiness sector that is driving a broader shift in Brazil’s economic productivity from the Southeast toward the country’s interior. Th

Entrepreneurship development and tax reform in Brazil

14 clusters · 98 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Brazilian small businesses seek inflation-adjusted tax limits

Entrepreneurship initiatives in Brazil continue to expand through regional training, demographic-specific support, and the integration of emerging technologies. Recent developments highlight a growing focus on artificial

Sebrae Journalism Award in Brazil

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sebrae Maranhão hosts 13th Journalism Award ceremony

The 13th Sebrae Journalism Award continues to recognize media professionals across Brazil for reporting on entrepreneurship and small businesses. In Pará, Luciana Araújo and Kauã Fhillipe from Correio de Carajás secure

Brazil 2026: Economic deceleration and electoral uncertainty

268 clusters · 1502 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil economy faces pressure from high interest rates and electoral uncertainty

By late September 2026, Brazil’s economic landscape is defined by a deceleration in activity, high interest rates, and mounting electoral uncertainty. Following the Copom decision to reduce the Selic rate to 13.75%, meet

Brazil workforce skill transformation and labor debates

13 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Internship opportunities announced in Tocantins and Paraíba

In late July 2026, Brazilian employers began emphasizing soft skills and digital payroll credit as automation and AI took over routine accounting tasks. Recruiters valued emotional intelligence, collaboration and adaptab

Brazil debates end of 6x1 work schedule amid strike threats

110 clusters · 569 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil labor unions campaign to end 6x1 work schedule

The debate over the 6x1 work schedule amendment (PEC 221/2019) in Brazil has intensified, with new health and labor mobilization developments. Proponents of the proposal, which seeks to reduce weekly hours from 44 to 40

Brazil debt pressure and recession risks deepen

80 clusters · 400 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil faces rising public debt and record household indebtedness

Brazil's debt pressures and economic instability have intensified through late 2026. While inflation remains within the Central Bank's target and unemployment is at historic lows, the country faces record levels of corpo

Honduras monetary policy rate increase

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Honduras raises Monetary Policy Rate to 6% to combat inflation

The Central Bank of Honduras (BCH) increased its Monetary Policy Rate (TPM) by 25 basis points, raising it from 5.75% to 6.00%. BCH President Roberto Lagos characterized the adjustment as a “preventive and calibrated mea

Regional and national economic developments in Brazil

7 clusters · 95 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil economy shrinks 0.4% in July amid industrial slowdown

Economic activity in various Brazilian regions shows diverse patterns of development. In Petrópolis, the Fazendas Secretário residential project has finished its first phase, while Apucarana has allocated land in the Jur

AI adoption and energy infrastructure shifts in Latin Am

10 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Data centers in Brazil bypass transmission disputes via distribution networks

The expansion of artificial intelligence is driving significant shifts in business operations, labor markets, and energy infrastructure across Latin America. In Peru, the Peruvian Chamber of Electronic Commerce (Capece)

Augusto Cury presidential candidacy in Brazil

8 clusters · 137 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil industrial confidence falls for 21st consecutive month

Augusto Cury, the Avante party candidate for Brazil’s 2026 presidency, continues to position himself as a ‘third way’ alternative to the polarization between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Bolsonaro family. Recent pol

Brazil import tax exemption for small purchases

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil President Lula sanctions US$ 50 import tax exemption

The Brazilian government has moved to eliminate import taxes on small-scale international purchases. Following approval by the Senate of a provisional measure to permanently remove the 20% tax on shipments valued up to U

Labor shortages and productivity challenges in Brazil

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil logistics sector faces talent shortages and productivity declines

Brazil continues to face widespread labor shortages across the industrial, retail, and logistics sectors. In the supermarket industry in São Paulo, approximately 35,000 job openings persist. Erlon Ortega, president of AP

Brazil sanctions import tax exemptions for small purchases

11 clusters · 304 sources · last updated 12 days ago

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

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned Law 15.502 (originating from Conversion Bill 13 of 2026), which eliminates the 20% federal import tax on international postal purchases valued at up to US$ 50. This meas

ESG and social impact developments in Brazil

6 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Brazilian companies maintain ESG and diversity values

Developments in Brazil regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards show a growing emphasis on measurable impact and strategic integration. In the third sector, research indicates a significant increas

B2B marketing evolution in the AI era

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Digital business strategies shift toward AI and B2B digital channels

B2B marketing strategies are undergoing significant transformations driven by shifts in how buyers research and interact with brands. Initially, challenges emerged regarding the ‘dark funnel’—untrackable buyer activity o

Brazilian industrial sector economic and labor advocacy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: CNI opposes voting on working hour reductions during election period

The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) and various state industrial federations have initiated efforts to bolster Brazilian industrial competitiveness. In Brasília, leadership established an economic agenda for 202

Brazil business and aviation sector development

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Brazil business leaders navigate economic uncertainty and AI integration

Brazil has established itself as the world’s second-largest business aviation market, following a record-breaking year in 2025 that saw approximately 130 million passengers. The sector, which currently maintains a fleet

Socioeconomic and green economy transition in Northeast Brai

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Northeast Brazil: Geographic diversity and socioeconomic evolution

The Northeast region of Brazil is undergoing socioeconomic and environmental transformations. Historically characterized by poverty, drought, and migration, the nine states of the region—including Maranhão, Ceará, and Ba

Brazil industrial decline and agribusiness growth trends

5 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Southern Brazilian economies show divergent growth and debt trends

Brazil’s industrial sector continues to face contraction and pessimism. While the national Industrial Entrepreneur Confidence Index (ICEI) rose slightly by 1.9 points to 46.3, it remains below the 50-point threshold, mar