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Brazil bans online betting and virtual casinos

137 clusters · 834 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil bans online betting via provisional measure

Brazil’s multi-level strategy to manage the betting boom has escalated into a direct prohibition of the sector. In late September 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1.394 to ban onli

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Brazil tourism surge and electric mobility expansion

40 clusters · 137 sources · last updated

Latest: Urban mobility and cyclist safety initiatives expand in Brazil

Brazil's tourism sector continues to reach historic milestones in 2026, with international arrivals on track to hit 10 million by year-end. While Rio de Janeiro and Northeast hubs remain major drivers, Gramado in Rio Gra

[ACTIVE] [HEALTH] [BR] [PT]

Healthcare system delays and reform proposals in Brazil

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil health policy proposals emerge ahead of 2026 elections

Healthcare systems in Brazil are experiencing significant operational challenges and delays. Initially, reports indicated that patients were transitioning from private insurance to the public sector due to rising premium

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Brazil's Pix amid US tariff dispute and expansion

19 clusters · 291 sources · last updated

Latest: Banco Central do Brasil and ECB study Pix and TIPS integration

The trade dispute between the United States and Brazil over the Pix instant-payment platform has escalated. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a formal investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act, all

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Brazil insurance: climate risks, digital shifts & AI focus

15 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazilian insurance sector focuses on AI integration and broker training

Brazil’s insurance market is undergoing a structural shift toward business protection, digital transformation, and climate resilience. While the sector represents 6% of national GDP and holds R$ 2.7 trillion in financial

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UFRJ student assault over Nazi imagery allegations

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: UFRJ investigation uses facial recognition following student assault

On August 25, 2026, a student at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) was physically assaulted by a group of approximately ten individuals at the Institute of Philosophy and Social Sciences. The confrontation

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