Minas Gerais state officials are considering a do-over of Copasa’s privatization process after two bids for a 30% stake in the Brazilian water utility came in below the government’s minimum price, according to people familiar with the matter.
Minas Gerais state officials are considering a do-over of Copasa’s privatization process after two bids for a 30% stake in the Brazilian water utility came in below the government’s minimum price, according to people familiar with the matter.
President Donald Trump met Tuesday with Flávio Bolsonaro, the top challenger to leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s October presidential election.
President Donald Trump met Tuesday with Flávio Bolsonaro, the top challenger to leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s October presidential election.
When President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s senior officials convene on Mondays to discuss Brazil’s most pressing government business, one rule is clear: keep quiet if you’re not advocating for stimulus.
When President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s senior officials convene on Mondays to discuss Brazil’s most pressing government business, one rule is clear: keep quiet if you’re not advocating for stimulus.
When President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s senior officials convene on Mondays to discuss Brazil’s most pressing government business, one rule is clear: keep quiet if you’re not advocating for stimulus.
When President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s senior officials convene on Mondays to discuss Brazil’s most pressing government business, one rule is clear: keep quiet if you’re not advocating for stimulus.
Two groups submitted bids to become the strategic investor in Copasa, advancing the Minas Gerais state government’s plan to privatize one of Brazil’s largest water and sewage utilities, according to people familiar to the matter.
Two groups submitted bids to become the strategic investor in Copasa, advancing the Minas Gerais state government’s plan to privatize one of Brazil’s largest water and sewage utilities, according to people familiar to the matter.
Pipeworks at the Sabesp ETA Guarau water treatment facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Sabesp has already met its 2025 water targets and is close to meeting its sewage goals, with more than 1.3 million people gaining access to those services in the first half of 2025.
Some Brazilian executives and investors are tempering their support for presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro as he seeks backing in the nation’s financial hub days after details emerged about his relationship with a scandal-plagued banker.
Some Brazilian executives and investors are tempering their support for presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro as he seeks backing in the nation’s financial hub days after details emerged about his relationship with a scandal-plagued banker.
Some Brazilian executives and investors are tempering their support for presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro as he seeks backing in the nation’s financial hub days after details emerged about his relationship with a scandal-plagued banker.
Some Brazilian executives and investors are tempering their support for presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro as he seeks backing in the nation’s financial hub days after details emerged about his relationship with a scandal-plagued banker.
To the outside world, Brazilian fashion giant Azzas 2154 SA appears to be having a breakout moment. Its latest winter campaign featured Sarah Jessica Parker; Meryl Streep turned up to a premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in its black Scarpin heels; and Justin Bieber has been seen sporting its kaleidoscopic puffer jacket.
To the outside world, Brazilian fashion giant Azzas 2154 SA appears to be having a breakout moment. Its latest winter campaign featured Sarah Jessica Parker; Meryl Streep turned up to a premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in its black Scarpin heels; and Justin Bieber has been seen sporting its kaleidoscopic puffer jacket.
Meryl Streep in Azzas 2154 heels at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in Shanghai.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva scrapped a tax on imports valued at $50 or less, a measure likely to boost his popularity less than five months before the election.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva scrapped a tax on imports valued at $50 or less, a measure likely to boost his popularity less than five months before the election.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil's president, during a news conference at the Brazilian embassy in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 7, 2026. US President Donald Trump said he discussed trade and tariffs with Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House, and their two governments agreed to continue discussing the often-divisive issues.
Brazil’s lower house approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical and strategic minerals, a step toward realizing the potential of the nation’s vast reserves as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepares to meet Donald Trump.
Brazil’s lower house approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical and strategic minerals, a step toward realizing the potential of the nation’s vast reserves as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepares to meet Donald Trump.
A worker holds a soil sample at a rare earth exploration project in Caldas Novas, Minas Gerais state, Brazil.
Brazil’s government will ask Congress for authorization to use extraordinary revenue linked to oil to cut taxes on fuel such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol and biodiesel.
Brazil’s government will ask Congress for authorization to use extraordinary revenue linked to oil to cut taxes on fuel such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol and biodiesel.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil's president, during a joint press conference with Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, not pictured, at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on Monday, March 9, 2026. Ramaphosa’s visit to Brazil will focus on enhancing diplomatic and political relations, as well as economic and commercial relations between the two countries.
Brazil’s government will ask Congress for authorization to use extraordinary revenue linked to oil to cut taxes on fuel such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol and biodiesel.
Brazil’s government will ask Congress for authorization to use extraordinary revenue linked to oil to cut taxes on fuel such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol and biodiesel.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil's president, during a joint press conference with Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, not pictured, at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on Monday, March 9, 2026. Ramaphosa’s visit to Brazil will focus on enhancing diplomatic and political relations, as well as economic and commercial relations between the two countries.
Hapvida has fallen a very long way. Shares of the healthcare provider are down 95% from their 2021 peak, wiping out more than $16 billion in market value. Over the last 12 months, it’s the worst-performing stock in Brazil’s benchmark equity index by far.
Hapvida has fallen a very long way. Shares of the healthcare provider are down 95% from their 2021 peak, wiping out more than $16 billion in market value. Over the last 12 months, it’s the worst-performing stock in Brazil’s benchmark equity index by far.
A Hapvida Notredame Intermedica medical facility in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Brazilian hedge funds saw their worst month in six years in March as a surge in oil prices upended bets on lower interest rates globally, a popular trade among the country’s money managers.
Brazilian hedge funds saw their worst month in six years in March as a surge in oil prices upended bets on lower interest rates globally, a popular trade among the country’s money managers.
Banco Bradesco SA and dental insurer Odontoprev SA are combining their health-care assets to create one of Brazil’s largest integrated medical groups, serving more than 13 million beneficiaries in the country.
Banco Bradesco SA and dental insurer Odontoprev SA are combining their health-care assets to create one of Brazil’s largest integrated medical groups, serving more than 13 million beneficiaries in the country.
A Carnival parade honoring Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took a controversial turn on Monday, as opposition leaders argue the tribute amounted to improper campaigning for the leftist incumbent.
A Carnival parade honoring Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took a controversial turn on Monday, as opposition leaders argue the tribute amounted to improper campaigning for the leftist incumbent.
Members of Academicos de Niteroi perform during 2026 Carnival parades at Sapucai Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 15.
Itau Unibanco Holding SA is in talks with former Brazilian central bank director Diogo Guillen for a potential role as chief economist, according to people familiar with the matter.
Itau Unibanco Holding SA is in talks with former Brazilian central bank director Diogo Guillen for a potential role as chief economist, according to people familiar with the matter.
Itau Unibanco Holding SA is in talks with former Brazilian central bank director Diogo Guillen for a potential role as chief economist, according to people familiar with the matter.
Itau Unibanco Holding SA is in talks with former Brazilian central bank director Diogo Guillen for a potential role as chief economist, according to people familiar with the matter.
A sweeping crackdown on organized crime in Brazil’s energy sector is helping the country’s fuel distributors claw back business from illegal operators, sending their stock prices soaring.
A sweeping crackdown on organized crime in Brazil’s energy sector is helping the country’s fuel distributors claw back business from illegal operators, sending their stock prices soaring.
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