Government of Brazil

Portugal fuel price surges and political backlash

28 clusters · 154 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Portugal announces fuel aid for firefighters and energy auction delay

By mid-September 2026, fuel price volatility in Portugal intensified due to international market instability and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Diesel prices were projected to reach record highs of approximate

Brazil fiscal adjustment, interest rates, and trade tensions

17 clusters · 178 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Brazil Minister cites US tariffs and plans public sector reforms

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 Preside

Brazil navigates escalating trade disputes and market shifts

11 clusters · 277 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil and U.S. to negotiate trade tariffs at G20 summit

The Lula administration is facing intensifying trade pressures as disputes expand beyond the United States to include the European Union. Brazil has threatened to invoke reciprocity measures under national law and the Me

Brazilian municipalities expand water, sanitation and flood/

33 clusters · 177 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil municipalities implement emergency measures amid heavy rainfall

Water utilities continue an intensive upgrade programme through July 2026, with Águas do Rio finishing 36 Guandu interventions, Araras replacing 30 km of iron mains, and Porto Alegre installing temporary dikes and submer

Brazil INSS reforms and 2027 budget projections

101 clusters · 425 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: INSS sets 2026 contribution ceiling and 2027 benefit projections

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

Brazil electricity market reforms and energy projections

8 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil prepares for electricity market liberalization

Brazil’s power sector remains dominated by renewables—about 90% of generation in 2025—yet residential tariffs stay high due to subsidies totaling R$58.4 billion. While Law 15.269/2025 expands the free-contracting market

Brazil expands CIN rollout and digital sovereignty efforts

25 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil advances digital sovereignty and startup internationalization

The rollout of the National Identity Card (CIN) continues to expand across Brazil as the country transitions from the traditional Registro Geral (RG) system. A central feature of the CIN is the use of the CPF as the sole

Brazil AI Sovereignty & Supercomputing Infrastructure

15 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: AMD seeks to supply components for Brazil's AI supercomputer

Brazil is advancing its technological sovereignty through the Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan (PBIA), a massive investment initiative designed to foster native AI models and reduce dependence on foreign processing

Pedrozo crossing infrastructure and safety issues

2 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Latin American regions advance diverse infrastructure and social projects

Following a fatal accident on August 15 that killed six people, including two members of the National Congress, the Paraguayan Ministry of Public Works and Communications addressed significant infrastructure delays and s