Brazilian Business Roundup - November 03

Welcome to your go-to source for the latest in Business and Tech across Brazil and Latin America! Each week, we bring you a curated roundup of the most intriguing stories, ensuring you stay informed and ahead of the curve. 

In just 5 minutes, you'll get a concise overview of the region's key developments, from groundbreaking tech innovations to pivotal business moves. Our mission is to provide you with valuable insights to drive smarter decisions and spark new ideas. Ready to dive into the highlights? Let's get started!

📰Here’s our Top Stories:

🛒A Brazilian e-commerce hub braces for tax reform, fearing economic ruin

The town of Extrema has attracted big businesses due to favorable tax rules and benefits that will disappear after a landmark reform. So, what of the city will be left behind? Read more

🇨🇳 Complaints against Chinese dumping rise in Brazil

With imports on the rise, multiple sectors have urged the Brazilian government to take action against Chinese exporters deemed as predatory. Read more

🪙Crypto trading in Brazil surges 24 percent this year

Brazilians moved at least BRL 247.8 billion in crypto assets between January and September, according to the Federal Revenue Service. Tether’s stablecoin represents the lion's share. Read more

👀Worth keeping an eye on!

☁️Climate change forcing Brazil into major energy investments. Read more

🤳Brazil’s bold push to rebalance digital power. Read more

🗜️Lula seeks to tighten its grip on energy regulators amid political tensions. Read more

💼How entrepreneurship (and religion) are reshaping Brazilian politics. Read more

🎨Check out this week’s cartoon.

Before 2005, when São Paulo faced Athletico Paranaense in the final of the Copa Libertadores, South America’s premier continental club football competition, two Brazilian clubs had never met in the tournament’s decider.

But the following year, it happened again. São Paulo sought to defend their trophy against Internacional, from Brazil’s South. And suddenly, alarm bells started ringing around the halls of Conmebol, the South American football governing body. Read more

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Former President Jair Bolsonaro is trying to reshape the Liberal Party in his image — and helped turn it into an electoral juggernaut. But it will not be an easy takeover. Listen to the full podcast here!

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✈️On-the-Fly Headlines

🏗️Government announces infrastructure investments worth over a trillion. Read the details

🇻🇪 Venezuela recalls ambassador to Brazil. Read the details

🌾Petrobras announces plan for fertilizer plant. Read the details

🤝Senate committee signs off on carry permits for environmental and indigenous workers. Read the details

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