Brazil’s official trade data shows a sharp shift in the country’s car market. In the first half of 2025, Brazil imported $2.7 billion worth of electric and hybrid cars, down from $3.4 billion in the same period last year.

The number of imported vehicles also fell, dropping 4.7 percent to 141,884 units. This decline follows the government’s decision

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Brazil’s domestic air travel market has not grown in a decade, despite the country’s size and need for better connections.

Official data from the National Civil Aviation Agency shows that in 2024, airlines carried 93.4 million paying passengers on domestic flights—fewer than the 96.1 million in 2015.

Even though total passenger numbers, including

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Jair Bolsonaro stated on July 13, 2025, that amnesty for January 8 rioters could resolve the U.S. tariff crisis. He posted on X that Brazilian authorities must foster harmony among powers. This harmony would lead to forgiveness and stabilize the economy.

Bolsonaro emphasized Trump’s letter focuses on values and freedom over economics. He showed no j

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Gear up for a pivotal week with the Economic Calendar highlighting critical market events from July 14 to July 18, 2025.

Stay vigilant to seize opportunities in a market shaped by global economic data, with Brazil and Latin America in focus, but led by each day’s most impactful event.

Monday starts strong with China’s GDP (Q2), a global economic c

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White House advisor Kevin Hassett revealed President Donald Trump’s deep frustration with Brazil’s trade negotiations and actions.

Trump views Brazilian policies as a direct threat to U.S. national security. Hassett made this statement in a Sunday interview on July 13, 2025.

Trump imposed a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, effective August 1,

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President Donald Trump has bought a 30% tariff on all products from the European Union and Mexico, starting August 1, 2025. He revealed this move in official letters, warning that any retaliation would bring even higher tariffs.Trump says the EU's trade rules have left the US with relentless deficits, and he slams Mexico for not stopping drug c
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