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Brazil Daily

Mar 20, 2026

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17 min read

👋 Haddad: the good and the bad

The good and the bad of Haddad’s term as finance minister. As Vorcaro edges closer to entering plea negotiations, the Supreme Court closes ranks.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 19, 2026

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16 min read

🦅 Out-hawking the hawks

Even with Middle East concerns, Brazil cuts interest rates. A massive new energy auction. Brazil’s new rules for children and teenagers online.

Gustavo Ribeiro, +2

Brazil Daily

Mar 18, 2026

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18 min read

🏗🚢 Safe harbor?

Eyes from around the world are fixed on a Santos port terminal auction. Brazil overtakes the US on an annual democracy monitor. Previewing the Central Bank’s upcoming rate decision.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 17, 2026

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14 min read

🇧🇴 Brazil wants Bolivian gas

Three new deals between Brazil and Bolivia. Dino rules to end mandatory retirement farce for judges. Banco Master rapporteur wants leaks to stop.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 16, 2026

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18 min read

🛂 Visa versa

The motivations (and ramifications) of Lula revoking the visa of a Trump envoy. Jair Bolsonaro is in the ICU. Vorcaro moves closer to a plea deal after his detention is upheld.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 13, 2026

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13 min read

🚩 Economic risks from Iran, China

Lula moves to temporarily cut taxes on diesel. A change in soybean inspections causes panic during Brazil’s peak export season.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 12, 2026

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18 min read

💸 Ethanol hangover

Sugar and ethanol producer Raízen reaches a debt reorganization deal. A new payment system for BRICS? The opposition wants to force a congressional inquiry into the Master scandal.

Gustavo Ribeiro, +2

Brazil Daily

Mar 11, 2026

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15 min read

🎰 Prediction friction

Prediction markets have gained ground in Brazil, and betting companies aren’t pleased. Our early take on the 2026 elections. Chaos of Will Bank’s collapse highlight the need for better fintech oversight.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 10, 2026

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16 min read

😓 Brazil's new Washington problem

The risks of the US designating Brazilian crime gangs as terrorists. A Supreme Court justice’s wife responds to controversial Master links. Much of Brasília will be paying attention to a Supreme Court trial on earmarks.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 9, 2026

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16 min read

⛽ Petrobras holds the line

How Brazil’s fuel prices have responded to war in the Middle East. The latest election poll shows there is no escape from consolidation. Brazil’s lack of mutual trust.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 6, 2026

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17 min read

🎠 Party carousel

Brazilian politics opens its transfer window. Lula can’t help himself with Ukraine quip. The Banco Master scandal could spell bad news for the president.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 5, 2026

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16 min read

🇪🇺 EU deal gets the nod

Congress ratifies the EU-Mercosur deal. Reports say Vorcaro’s enforcer, “Sicário,” has died in custody. Nubank wants to conquer America with an MLS stadium rights deal.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 4, 2026

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18 min read

🚨 Master CEO arrested again

Vorcaro arrested again in the latest Banco Master development. BRICS (unsurprisingly) remains silent on the Iran conflict. The public health system’s counseling program for gambling addicts.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 3, 2026

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15 min read

🌽 Crops prop up GDP growth

Economic slowdown continues with Q4 GDP result. Brazil is still home to dozens of dangerous dams, even after Mariana and Brumadinho. An ideological dilemma for small left-wing parties.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Mar 2, 2026

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15 min read

🇮🇷 How Iran affects Brazil

Brazil’s official response to strikes on Iran. The real could come away stronger from the Middle East conflict. Quiet far-right demos highlight splits in conservative camp.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil Daily

Feb 27, 2026

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14 min read

🐓 Coming home to roost

Lula’s son is to have his tax and banking record scrutinized in the INSS probe. Haddad caves, and is set to run for São Paulo governor. Nuclear power’s short-term future in Brazil is one of delays.

Gustavo Ribeiro

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