Darío Durigan

Brazil 2026: Decelerating growth and fiscal instability

257 clusters · 1347 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Brazil records deflation in August amid shifting consumption trends

By early September 2026, Brazil’s economic landscape continues to show signs of deceleration. Data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) indicates that the economy grew by 0.5% in the second qua

Brazil sanctions import tax exemptions for small purchases

11 clusters · 305 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil President Lula sanctions law zeroing 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

Financial restructuring of Brazil's Correios

2 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Correios seeks R$ 7 billion loan amid financial losses and investigation

The Brazilian state-owned postal service, Correios, is facing significant financial instability characterized by substantial net losses. In the first half of 2026, the company reported an accumulated loss of R$ 5.5 billi

Brazil expands credit for infrastructure and green energy

6 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil approves bill to modernize concessions and infrastructure

The Brazilian Senate and Ministry of Finance continue to authorize significant credit operations to fund national and subnational infrastructure, focusing on urban mobility, sanitation, and the energy transition. Recent

Brazil debt pressure and recession risks deepen

75 clusters · 392 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Credit access and usage patterns shift in Brazil

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

Brazil INSS reforms and 2027 budget projections

100 clusters · 425 sources · last updated 4 days ago

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

US-Brazil tariff dispute and diplomatic escalation

182 clusters · 2110 sources · last updated 4 days ago

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

Brazil 2026 public policy reforms

96 clusters · 348 sources · last updated 6 days ago

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

Brazil fiscal outlook and economic deceleration risks

6 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil projects record federal revenue of 23.7% of GDP in 2026

Brazil’s fiscal outlook remains characterized by a tension between rising structural deficits and recent shifts in monthly performance. While the Independent Fiscal Institution (IFI) has warned of a worsening structural

Brazil fiscal adjustment, interest rates, and trade tensions

15 clusters · 176 sources · last updated 8 days ago

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

BRB liquidity crisis and R$6.6bn loan deadlock

23 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Finance declines meeting on Banco de Brasília bailout

The Federal District’s efforts to recapitalize state-owned Banco de Brasília (BRB) have reached a deadlock over the structure of a R$6.6 billion loan. The proposed plan involves the Fundo Garantidor de Créditos (FGC) len

Brazil debt renegotiation programs and Fies updates

9 clusters · 197 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil Fies program moves toward tax data access and debt renegotiation

The Brazilian federal government has extended the deadline for the Desenrola Brasil 2.0 debt-renegotiation scheme to 31 August 2026. This extension comes as a record 83.7 million Brazilians were listed with negative cred

Brazil infrastructure investment and 2027 budget trends

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Brazil 2027 Budget Proposal Sent to Congress

Brazil has seen significant shifts in infrastructure investment levels. In 2024, sanitation investments reached a record R$ 29.1 billion, a 9% increase from the previous year. While water supply access reached 68.3 milli

Brazilian subnational credit and infrastructure financing

2 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Brazil's CMN expands credit limits for states and municipalities

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance authorized R$ 12.9 billion in state loans for São Paulo, Piauí, Maranhão, Pernambuco, and Rondônia for infrastructure projects including urban mobility, transport, water resources, and s

Brazil Lula economic reforms and minimum wage projections

8 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 16 days ago

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,

Brazil online betting losses and consumer impact

6 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Brazil study: 42% of women impacted by online betting

By August 2026, Brazil’s regulated online betting market included approximately 39.5 million participants, generating nearly R$10 billion in federal tax revenue. However, a study by Comsefaz and the Centro Internacional

Brazil sustains fuel subsidies, adds fraud combat rules

7 clusters · 191 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Brazil implements new fuel market fraud controls and ethanol measures

Finance Minister Dario Durigan extended the R$ 0.44-per-litre gasoline subsidy for 30 days starting 26 July 2026 to shield consumers from international oil price surges linked to Middle East conflicts. While the R$ 1.12