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Jun 3, 2026
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Brazilian businessman Nelson Tanure made a career out of investing in risky, distressed assets in various sectors. Now he is under investigation for alleged ties to the Banco Master scandal
9 min read
The USTR’s tariff one-two raises the stakes for Brazil-US relations. Budget cuts spark worries about regulatory agencies. Senate obstacles to workweek proposal.
Jun 2, 2026
US designates Brazilian crime gangs as “terrorists.” USTR calls for 25% tariffs. Police dig into links between organized crime, fuel and finance. A workweek reduction bill makes progress.
6 min read
De la Espriella’s first round win signals a likely right-wing turn for Colombia. And a growing number of Latin Americans want to copy China’s development model.