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Brazil’s domestic air travel reaches record level for January to July

Brazil handled 59 million passengers on domestic flights in the first seven months of 2026, the strongest result for the period since records began in 2000. International traffic also rose, reinforcing the recovery and expansion of the country’s aviation and tourism market.

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Eneva raises up to R$3 billion from future power revenues

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Abra revenue climbs, but fuel shock drives deeper quarterly loss

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ICTSI challenges Maersk cargo shift at Suape as Santos rivalry deepens

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Brazil Activity Gauge Falls More Than Expected in June

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Petrobras Finds Oil in Amapá Frontier but Size Remains Unknown

Petrobras has confirmed oil in an ultra-deepwater well off Brazil’s northern coast, a closely watched frontier near the Equatorial Margin. The state-controlled company says it still needs further drilling and appraisal work before it can judge commercial potential.

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Braskem Returns to Profit With R$3.32 Billion Second Quarter Result

Brazilian petrochemical group Braskem posted a strong turnaround in the second quarter of 2026, moving from a loss a year earlier to a multibillion real profit. Revenue and EBITDA also rose sharply, signalling a materially stronger quarter for the company.

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Brazil’s Jobless Rate Falls to 5.4%, Setting a Second Quarter Record

Brazil entered mid 2026 with the tightest second quarter labour market in its modern data series, even as interest rates remain high. For investors, the figures point to resilient domestic demand, but also to a labour market where hiring costs and talent availability deserve close attention.

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Brazil’s July inflation cools to 0.07% as food prices fall

Brazil’s official inflation index slowed in July, with cheaper groceries and fuel offsetting a sharp rise in residential electricity bills. The 12-month rate still stands above the Central Bank’s target ceiling.

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Embraer profit more than doubles as jet demand lifts second quarter

Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer reported R$ 1.08 billion in second-quarter profit, helped by stronger deliveries and demand for jets and services. The company also raised key profitability and cash flow targets for the year.