Apex Partners Crisis: Founder Ousted in Brazil
Apex Partners founder Fernando Cinelli ousted after financial inconsistencies. Discover what triggered the crisis and the court injunction issued.
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BY' GG: Brazilian Tanning Brand Eyes R$10m
Brazilian tanning brand BY' GG hit R$7.6m revenue in 2025 (+30%) and targets R$10m in 2026 after a rebranding and planned retail launch in 2027.
Santos SAF Sale: What Comes Next with SDC Sports
Santos FC and SDC Sports signed a deal summary for a SAF sale worth up to R$2 billion. Learn what steps remain before the takeover is complete.
Brazil's New Consumption Taxes Start in 2027
Brazil's tax reform launches CBS and IBS in 2027, replacing PIS, Cofins, IPI, ICMS and ISS with VAT. Rates, timeline and pending decisions explained.
ANP Revokes Manguinhos Refinery Licence
Brazil's ANP revoked Manguinhos Refinery's licence after its CNPJ was suspended. Refit faces R$ 25.7 billion in tax debts and bankruptcy.
Brazil to Hold Crypto Transfers 24 Hours from 2027
Brazil's Central Bank introduces a 24-hour hold on crypto transfers above US$10,000, effective Jan 2027. ABcripto warns the rule may push users to
Assaí Rules Out New Investment Wave
Assaí rules out new investment wave despite record-low leverage and 103% Q2 profit jump. What's holding the wholesale giant back?
Brazil to Expand Unified Civil Service Exam to States
Brazil plans to expand its unified public hiring exam (CNU) to states and cities through a voluntary cooperation agreement signed in Teresina. Learn more.
Brazil's New Procurement Law vs Public Schools
Brazil's Lei 14.133/2021 delays school purchases and works. Learn the key obstacles and solutions for public education managers.
BNDES Approves R$ 7.1 Billion in Safra 2026/27
BNDES approved R$ 7.1 billion across 29,100 operations under Brazil's Plano Safra 2026/27, with machinery investment lines leading.
JBS Targets Asia With $5 Billion Indonesia Deal
JBS partners with Indonesia's sovereign fund Danantara in a deal worth up to US$ 5 billion to expand meat operations across Asia and Oceania.
Brazil Tax Reform: A Cash-Flow Risk for Industry
Brazil's Tax Reform is a cash-flow risk, not just legal. 72% of companies unprepared as CBS takes effect January 1. Learn what's at stake.
Brazil's Small Businesses: 75% Use Computers Daily
75% of Brazil's small businesses use computers daily in 2026, while 94% have internet access and 54% completed online training, per Sebrae.
Decade Raises Latin America's Biggest Seed Round
Decade raises US$85 million (~R$440 million), Latin America's biggest seed round. Plus Kesh's R$550 million raise, Vela LatAm acquires Cobmais
Banana Chips Side Hustle Now Earns R$200K a Year
How Vanuza Ferreira went from secretly selling banana chips at work to running VC Chips, a R$200,000-a-year artisanal snack brand in Santa Catarina.
Santos Awaits Binding Offer for SAF Sale
Santos FC awaits a binding offer from US fund Saint Dominique for the SAF sale. Due diligence complete; R$1 billion deal plus debt takeover proposed.
Ex-WTO Chief Joins Caiado's Trade Policy Team
Former WTO chief Roberto Azevêdo joins Ronaldo Caiado's presidential campaign to lead diplomacy and foreign trade policy amid Brazil-US trade tensions.
Brazil's DPU Challenges Env. Licensing Laws
Brazil's DPU challenges two 2025 environmental laws at STF, citing unconstitutional rollbacks of protections and indigenous rights.
Brazil's Freight Law: What Changes in 2025
Brazil's new Freight Law makes CIOT tracking codes permanent and enforces minimum cargo rates. Lula vetoed a 2022 road-blockade fine amnesty
Giga Mais Prices $350m Debut Dollar Bond
Giga Mais Fibra prices its debut US$350m dollar bond on Aug 6: 5.5-year tenor, ~12% rate, first-lien collateral, S&P B and Fitch B+ ratings.