Groups want USTR action against Brazil over ethanol trade

mailsonpignata / Depositphotos.com The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office launched a Section 301 investigation into Brazil for its unfair ethanol trade practices. Groups like Growth Energy called on the agency to take bold action on behalf of American …

Brazil’s solar capacity reaches 60 GW

The latest report from the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (Absolar) says Brazil’s operational solar fleet consists of 42.1 GW from small and medium-sized systems and 17.9 GW from large-scale solar plants. Solar currently represents 23. …

Brazil’s FriGol is reporting US$197.3M revenue in Q2 FY25

BRAZIL – FriGol, one of Brazil’s major beef processors, has posted gross revenue of US$197.3 million (R$1 billion) in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 25 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year. Net revenue reached US$194.2 million …

X Turns Brazil’s Free Speech Fight Into a U.S. Trade Dispute

X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, has accused Brazil’s judiciary of overstepping its powers and harming digital commerce. On August 17, the company filed a letter with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), arguing that orders issued by …

Brazil’s Super Bloc Emerges as Kingmaker Ahead of 2026 Elections

Brazil’s political map shifted in April 2025 when União Brasil and Progressistas (PP) created the União Progressista federation. Officially registered by the Chamber of Deputies and the Electoral Court, the bloc instantly became the largest force in …

Brazil’s Tourism Hits Record Growth in H1 2025 but Still Lags Global Competitors

Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism reported that the country’s tourism sector expanded 6.6 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Monthly Services Survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics ( …

Brazil to submit bid to host 2029 FIFA Club World Cup  

Brazil's Health Minister Says US Sanction Does Not Prevent Participation in UN Event

Brazil’s Health Minister, Alexandre Padilha, said on Tuesday (19) that the sanction imposed by the United States government, which canceled his family’s visas, does not prevent his possible attendance at events linked to the UN General Assembly, scheduled …

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for August 20, 2025

Brazil’s financial markets are reeling from a landmark Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruling on August 18, 2025. The decision was led by Justice Flávio Dino. It asserted that foreign laws and sanctions, including U.S. sanctions, cannot affect Brazilian assets …

Brazil Trails Mexico and Colombia as Q2 Growth Falters

Brazil’s Central Bank reported that the economy grew only 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2025, after a 1.4 percent gain in the first quarter. The bank’s IBC-Br index, a proxy for GDP, shows the slowest pace since 2023, with services growing 0.7 …