Viral Instagram block saves Ubatuba hostel
A couple in Ubatuba, Brazil had 20 days of cash left. One viral Instagram video later, their hostel Golden Garden gained thousands of followers overnight.
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Brazil's Selective Tax 2027: What's at Stake
Brazil's Selective Tax launches in 2027 with unset rates. Learn about provisional measures and the anterioridade rule's impact.
Move Motoapp: 7 Tips to Get Your Bike Loan Approved
Move Brasil Motoapp offers subsidized motorcycle loans via Caixa for delivery workers. Learn 7 expert tips to get your credit approved fast.
Brazil's Pesticide Surge vs. Precision Farming
Brazil's pesticide use rose 115.9% from 2010–2023 while crop yields grew only 43%. Learn what's driving this gap and how precision farming helps.
Brazil Seed Multipliers Drive Soy Boom
Brazil's 260 seed multipliers power a R$ 24.7 billion certified soy seed market, boosting yields 7% and supporting 113.6 million tonnes in exports.
Pontal-Thopen Gets 60-Day Shield from Creditors
Pontal-Thopen, Brazil's largest distributed-energy platform, gets 60-day court shield while preparing bankruptcy protection for 54 companies.
Why Brazil's Centeni Shut Down After One Year
Brazilian healthtech startup Centeni raised R$5 million but closed in 2026. Founders explain why preventive health subscriptions failed to gain traction.
Quiero Café: from small town to R$250 million
Quiero Café grew from a small RS town to 83 franchises and R$251 million revenue in 2025. Learn how management-first strategy drove the growth.
Almost Half of Brazil's Small Firms Hit by Scams
44% of Brazil's small businesses faced digital or phone scam attempts in 12 months, yet only 17% have structured protection — key findings from Sebrae
11 Cheap Brazil Franchises Under R$ 100k
Discover 11 Brazilian franchises under R$ 100,000 from PEGN's Best Franchises 2026, plus expert tips on microfranchise investment due diligence.
China Races Into Brazil's Farm Machinery Market
Chinese ag-machinery imports into Brazil jumped 400% to US$ 212.9 million by 2025. Find out which firms are leading the push and what hurdles remain.
Embraer Backlog +7%; Petrobras & Habib's News
Embraer's Q2 backlog hits US$34.5 bn (+7%), Petrobras names interim sustainability director, Habib's secures 60-day debt freeze and Concebra gets
EU Bans Brazilian Meat from September 3
The EU will ban Brazilian meat exports from September 3 over antimicrobial rules. Lula called EU leaders who said they knew nothing about the decision.
Retiree's Orchid Nursery to Hit R$ 70k This Year
How a retired Brazilian civil servant built a 20,000-orchid nursery in Brasília projecting R$ 70,000 in revenue and what it means for seniors.
Brazil 2026: What Each Elected Office Can Do for Business
Brazil's 2026 elections reshape Congress. Learn which chamber controls taxes, permits, labor—and how to hold candidates accountable.
Brazil Delays CBS Taxpayer CNPJ Deadline to 2027
Brazil delays mandatory CNPJ registration and fiscal document rules for individual CBS taxpayers to January 1, 2027, expanding Tax Reform adaptation.
Brazil CNPJ Goes Alphanumeric: July 25 Outage
Brazil's Receita Federal shuts down the CNPJ system on July 25, 2026 (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) to launch the new alphanumeric CNPJ. Plan your filings in advance.
Tax Reform Spurs Property Donations in Brazil
Brazil's Tax Reform is driving a 59% surge in property donations. Learn how new ITCMD rates (up to 8%) and market-value rules affect your assets.
Black Women Entrepreneurs: Brazil's Formalization Gap
45.6% of Black women entrepreneurs in Brazil have formal businesses vs 60.3% of white women, revealing a racial gap in credit and formalization.
Brazil Bans Foie Gras, Angering France
Brazil banned foie gras production and sales on July 24 after Lula signed the law. Learn how foie gras is made and why France is pushing back.