Author: Jose Russo
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Brazil Senate committee approves proposal to end six-day workweek
Brazilâs Senate Constitution and Justice Committee approved a proposal to end the six-day workweek on September 2, 2026. The committee backed constitutional amendment PEC 221/2019, which would replace six working days and one day off with two paid rest days.…
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Brazilâs tax reform: CBS and IBS testing rules in 2026
Brazilâs tax reform is in its testing phase in 2026. The model sets trial rates of 0.9% for the federal CBS and 0.1% for the state and municipal IBS. However, this does not mean every business must pay both taxes…
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Chicken Coxinha: How to Make Brazilâs Popular Crispy Snack
Chicken coxinha is one of Brazilâs best-loved savory snacks. You can find it in bars, bakeries and parties across the country. Its chicken-stock dough surrounds a seasoned shredded-chicken filling, with a crisp breadcrumb coating. This recipe makes about 20 medium-sized…
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Brazil GDP Grows 0.5% to R$3.4 Trillion in Second Quarter of 2026
Brazil GDP grew 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the previous three months, reaching R$3.4 trillion. Over the first half of the year, the economy expanded 1.9% from the same period in 2025. Agriculture leads Brazil GDP…
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PISA: Brazil Narrows Education Gap with OECD, but Scores Remain Low
Brazil has narrowed its long-term performance gap with OECD countries in PISA, the Programme for International Student Assessment. However, its scores remain below the OECD average in reading, mathematics and science. The 2025 assessment tests the skills of 15-year-old students.…
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Rock in Rio 2026 Brings Elton John, Gilberto Gil and Stray Kids to Cidade do Rock
Rock in Rio 2026 brought leading Brazilian and international artists to Cidade do Rock in Rio de Janeiro between September 4 and 13. The festivalâs lineup included Elton John, South Korean group Stray Kids and Brazilian music icon Gilberto Gil.…
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Brazilâs 2026 Budget Approved with R$6.5 Trillion in Spending and R$1,621 Minimum Wage
Brazilâs Congress approved the 2026 budget, setting total federal spending at R$6.5 trillion. Of that amount, R$1.8 trillion is allocated to refinancing public debt. After debt refinancing is excluded, the effective budget totals R$4.7 trillion. This covers public policies, investment…
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Brazil Inflation Slows as Focus Survey Projects 1.17% for SeptemberâNovember 2026
Brazil inflation is expected to total 1.17% from September through November 2026, according to the Central Bankâs weekly Focus survey. The forecast points to a gradual easing in consumer price increases after months of stronger pressure. Brazil inflation forecasts for…
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PĂŁo de Queijo: The Minas Gerais Recipe Ranked Among the Worldâs Best Breads
PĂŁo de queijo is one of Brazilâs most recognizable foods. This cheese bread comes from Minas Gerais, where its origins are commonly traced to around 1750. At the time, cassava starch was becoming widely used on local cheese-producing farms. Unlike…
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Ibovespa Hits 192,201 Points in Its 14th Record of 2026
The Ibovespa, Brazilâs main stock market index, closed at a record 192,201 points after rising 2.09% from the previous session. This marked its 14th nominal record of 2026. The new closing level surpassed the previous high of 191,490 points, reached…
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