Mercosul

Brazil 2026: Economic deceleration and electoral uncertainty

275 clusters · 1521 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil elections drive market volatility and fiscal uncertainty

By early October 2026, Brazil’s economic landscape is characterized by high interest rates, rising inflation expectations, and intense market volatility driven by the upcoming general elections. While the Copom recently

Brazil expands critical minerals policy and exploration

71 clusters · 302 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil becomes central to U.S.-China geopolitical and trade rivalry

Brazil is accelerating its critical minerals strategy to transition from a raw-material exporter to a high-value industrial hub. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned the National Policy for Critical and Str

Mercosur-EFTA free trade agreement implementation

4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil establishes import quotas for Mercosul-EFTA trade agreement

The free trade agreement between the Mercosur bloc and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has moved toward implementation following legislative and executive actions in Switzerland and Brazil. In Switzerland, th

Brazil agribusiness: Record production and new insurance law

26 clusters · 255 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil enacts new legal framework for rural insurance

Brazil's agribusiness sector continues to achieve record production volumes despite economic and climatic pressures. For the 2025/26 season, Conab projected a record grain production of 361.7 million tons. Economic indic

Mercosul-European Union trade agreement implementation

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: EFTA-Mercosur free trade agreement approved by Swiss Parliament

The trade agreement between Mercosul and the European Union is scheduled to enter into force on August 6, 2026, following its publication in the Official Gazette. The treaty, originally signed in 2019, utilizes a gradual

FIT 2026 concludes with regional highlights and recognition

14 clusters · 234 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Puerto Plata tourism promoted at FIT in Argentina

The 30th Feria Internacional de Turismo (FIT 2026) concluded at La Rural in Buenos Aires after running from September 26 to 29. The event featured over 1,900 exhibitors from 62 countries and aimed to attract more than 15

EU poultry/honey export resumption nears amid industry push#

56 clusters · 450 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: EU signals resumption of Brazilian poultry and honey imports

As of late September 2026, the European Union maintains a suspension of Brazilian animal product imports due to concerns regarding antimicrobial use for growth promotion. While the beef sector faces a prolonged recovery—

Brazilian legislative action on sexual violence protocols

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazilian legislators advocate for regional education and healthcare improvements

The Brazilian Senate approved legislation, PL 2.525/2024, to establish a unified protocol for the care of victims of rape and other forms of violence against women, children, adolescents, and vulnerable individuals. Th

Brazil expands CIN rollout and digital sovereignty efforts

30 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Gov.br platform security audit highlights risks for Brazilian businesses

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 trade diversification and China engagement

18 clusters · 160 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil and China sign protocol for swine offal exports

Brazil is advancing a dual strategy of trade diversification and healthcare modernization to bolster national sovereignty. To mitigate the impact of United States tariffs, which Minister Márcio Elias Rosa has labeled ‘il

Italy-South America economic and cultural mission

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Italian delegations explore trade and cultural opportunities in Argentina and Brazil

An Italian economic mission led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has traveled to South America to strengthen industrial and commercial ties, particularly within the framework of the EU-Mercosu

Mercosur-EU trade agreements with EU and EFTA

10 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Mercosul and European Union trade integration remains a key focus

Following the provisional implementation of the Mercosur–EU agreement on May 1, 2026, trade dynamics have shifted significantly. In Argentina, exports to the EU rose by 19% during the first seven months of 2026, totaling

Latin American immigration policy shifts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Latin American leaders tighten immigration policies

Latin American nations have demonstrated shifting approaches to immigration, moving from offering competitive incentives to implementing stricter enforcement measures. Initially, countries such as Uruguay, Argentina, Ch