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Coal persists in Brazil's power mix
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (682+ words) 26/06/2026 18h00 Atualizado h" 4 horas The discussion has gained new momentum with Bill 1371 of 2025, introduced by federal lawmakers Afonso Hamm and Lucas Redecker, which seeks to extend the contracting of plants powered by domestic coal until 2050. Supporters defend the proposal as a…...
Trade groups urge candidates to commit to fighting black markets
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (1008+ words) A coalition of 12 business associations has launched a pledge for candidates in Brazil's 2026 elections to commit to combating illegal markets for goods and merchandise. The initiative, led by the Movement in Defense of Brazil's Legal Market, includes recommendations ranging from…...
China recognizes Brazil as foot-and-mouth disease-free
3+ week, 2+ day ago (11+ words) Valor International...
Industrial slowdown curbs product launches through April | Business
3+ week, 3+ day ago (477+ words) The slowdown in economic activity has reduced the number of product launches by Brazil's manufacturing industry in the first months of 2026, according to the Product Portfolio Diversification Index, a new indicator developed by automation association GS1 Brasil, whose initial results were…...
Black professionals make up 13. 4% of lawyers at Brazil's largest firms | Business
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (649+ words) 26/05/2026 17h00 Atualizado h" 6 horas The proportion of Black professionals at Brazil's largest law firms has increased over the past eight years. From a virtually nonexistent share in 2018, it rose to 11. 3% in 2021 and reached 13. 4% in 2025, according to data from the latest census…...
Black professionals make up 13. 4% of lawyers at Brazil's largest firms
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (814+ words) 26/05/2026 17h00 Atualizado h" 2 horas The proportion of Black professionals at Brazil's largest law firms has increased over the past eight years. From a virtually nonexistent share in 2018, it rose to 11. 3% in 2021 and reached 13. 4% in 2025, according to data from the latest census…...
Fiscal watchdog questions government's optimistic budget projections
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (665+ words) The 2027 PLDO projects primary surpluses of 0. 5%, 1. 0%, 1. 25%, and 1. 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) for 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, respectively. In all cases, the targets include a tolerance band of 0. 25 percentage points. The proposal also allows for the legal deduction of part of court-ordered debt…...
S'o Paulo's Congonhas airport enters toughest phase of overhaul
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (794+ words) 19/01/2026 08h50 Atualizado h" 3 meses Congonhas Airport in S'o Paulo is set to enter the most challenging stage of its overhaul in 2026, particularly in the second half of the year. During this period, construction will focus on the structure of the new…...
From soil to bottle, wineries pursue sustainability
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (536+ words) As climate change progresses, Portuguese winemaking is preparing for the future. At the forefront of the sustainability movement is Alentejo, a pioneering region in adopting soil management practices, efficient water use, reduced chemical inputs, waste reuse, and even lighter packaging....
Foreign groups accelerate push into Brazil's premium school market
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (760+ words) 14/05/2026 07h27 Atualizado h" 2 horas Brazil's private K-12 education market generated R$112 billion last year, including tuition fees and teaching systems. Of that total, 20% came from premium schools, where tuition can reach R$15, 000 per month, according to consultancy Hoper Educa'o. There is growing…...