Brazil Delays Vote on 'Blusinhas Tax' Repeal
Brazil's Congress delayed a vote on the provisional measure to eliminate the 20% import tax on purchases under US$ 50. Deadline is September 8.
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LG UltraGear 144 Hz: R$ 620 Deal on Mercado Livre
LG UltraGear 24" gaming monitor: 144 Hz IPS, 1 ms, AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA G-Sync. Buy on Mercado Livre for R$ 620.10 with coupon TECHEMCASA, 15x
Brazil Moves to Regulate Airline Miles Programs
Brazil's lower house approved a bill on Aug 13, 2026 to regulate airline miles programs, allowing freer mile trading and cash conversion of points
Shopee Brazil: 4-Hour Delivery with Fresh Food
Shopee Brazil launches 4-hour delivery with 4,000+ sellers, adding fresh groceries, frozen food, pet products and clothing for the first time.
Vivo Lets You Test Samsung Foldables In Store
Vivo stores offer hands-on test drives for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8, with up to 21 interest-free installments and R$ 250 off.
Brazil Delays Blusinhas Tax Committee Review
Brazil's Congress delayed the committee reviewing the MP that suspends the 20% blusinhas tax on imports up to US$50. Deadline: 8 September 2026.
Brazil Delays Review of Zero-Tax Rule for $50 Imports
Brazil's Congress delayed the committee review of the provisional measure zeroing import tax on goods under US$ 50. The rule expires September 8.
JBL Boombox 4 on Sale at Amazon Brazil
JBL Boombox 4 on Amazon Brazil for R$ 2,279 via PIX. AI Sound Boost, IP68 protection. Compare with Boombox 3 (R$ 1,999) and AIWA Boombox Plus (R$ 1,298).
iPhone 17 256 GB on Sale at Shopee: Is It Worth It?
iPhone 17 (256 GB) is on sale at Shopee for R$ 5,046.20 via PIX — cheaper than the iPhone 16. Is it worth buying? Check specs and price comparison.
Onimusha PS5 Pre-Order Drops to R$ 274.59 on PIX
Pre-order Onimusha: Way of the Sword for PS5 at R$ 274.59 on KaBuM! using PIX and a coupon — down from R$ 339.00. Limited stock, act fast.
Brazil Pushes Senate on 'Blusinhas Tax' Deadline
Brazil's government urges Senate to install committee for 'blusinhas tax' MP before 8 September 2026 deadline. Industry opposes it.
Frete Rápido Launches Free Logistics Diagnostic Tool
Frete Rápido launches free logistics diagnostic tool for Brazilian e-commerce sellers to analyse shipping data, cut costs and improve delivery.
Brazil Congress Races to Kill Blusinhas Import Tax
Brazil's Congress moves to approve the MP scrapping the 20% blusinhas import tax before the 8 September 2026 deadline. Key dates and stakes.
AOC Agon 27" QHD Monitor: Big Price Drop on ML
AOC Agon 27" QHD monitor drops to R$ 1,097.10 on Mercado Livre with coupon MELIPREFERIDO and 15 interest-free instalments. Best QHD deal now.
End of Physical Game Discs: What It Means
Sony ends physical PlayStation games in 2028. Learn what the shift to digital means for prices, lending, resale and collector's editions.
PIX Goes Global: New Features and Fraud Alerts
Brazil's Central Bank unveils PIX Internacional, PIX em Garantia and anti-fraud alert standards. PIX hit R$ 35.36 trillion in 2025, up 33.6%.
Blusinhas Tax May Return in September 2026
Brazil's 'blusinhas tax' — a 20% import duty on parcels under US$50 — returns 9 Sept 2026 if Congress misses the deadline to approve the
ANVISA Allows Medicine Sales on Major Apps
ANVISA lifted the ban on medicine sales and advertising on iFood, Rappi, Mercado Livre, Submarino and Americanas. What it means for buyers and sellers.
Anvisa Clears Medicine Delivery via iFood & Mercado
Anvisa has lifted bans on medicine sales and advertising on apps like iFood and Mercado Livre, reshaping Brazil's pharmaceutical e-commerce landscape.
Tablet or Cheap Laptop for Study in 2026?
Tablet or budget laptop for studying in 2026? Compare portability, software support, battery life and cost to pick the right device for your course.