Market Roundup: The results of Brazil’s four-day workweek pilot

Lula’s subtle inflection on Venezuela

Fire Day Redux? Amazon fires break records in 2024

🔋 Lithium hotspot

The concerns raised by Brazil’s “Lithium Valley.” A debt relief program to states. And Brazil’s underwhelming education scores.

A Supreme Court justice with several roles: leaks fuel criticism

How long until the Los Angeles Olympics?

While the World Cup may dominate headlines, the Olympics capture a unique space in the hearts of Brazilians, offering something for everyone, from gymnastics to canoeing.

Will the U.S. election put Tesla’s Mexico plant on hold?

🇨🇳 Brazil-China, 50 years

50 years of Brazil-China relations. A court order against WhatsApp. A declaration of war in Brasília.

Brazilian fintech Parfin develops privacy solution for CBDCs

📼 Sanctions, medals, and videotape

The most powerful politician in Paraguay is fighting the U.S. Domestic violence scandal adds to Alberto Fernández’s discredit in Argentina. And the future of Cuba as an Olympic powerhouse.

Following crash, Brazil’s Supreme Court to rule on flight accident data

⚖️ Out of bounds?

A report that feeds accusations that a Supreme Court justice tampered with the 2022 election. The outlook for Brazil’s port investments. And the issue of over-educated workers.