Siemens Energy signs $200 mln deal with Brazil’s Eletrobras to upgrade transmission line

Siemens Energy has signed a $200 million deal with Brazil’s Eletrobras to modernize a key electricity transmission line that runs from the gigantic Itaipu hydroelectric plant, a Siemens executive told Reuters.

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/siemens-energy-signs-200-mln-deal-with-brazils-eletrobras-upgrade-transmission-2023-05-10/

Family Builds $900 Million Brazil Farming Empire After 935% Gain

The Logemanns’ SLC Agricola controls 1.7 million acres of planted land in Brazil and traces its origins to a German immigrant who arrived more than a century ago.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-10/family-builds-900-million-brazil-farming-empire-after-935-gain

Lula pick for Brazil central bank key role says he doesn’t always agree with governor

Gabriel Galipolo, Brazil’s executive secretary of the Finance Ministry, whom is to be nominated to a key role at the country’s central bank, said on Tuesday he has a good relationship with central bank Governor Roberto Campos Neto,

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/lula-pick-for-brazil-central-bank-key-role-says-he-doesnt-always-agree-with-governor/ar-AA1aXMj2

Brazil’s ride-hailing app 99 aims to double electric cars within a year

Brazilian ride-hailing app 99 is planning to more than double the number of electric cars serving its passengers in Brazil in the next 12 months, with a goal of reaching 1,000 vehicles, the company …

https://www.msn.com/en-sg/money/companies/brazil-s-ride-hailing-app-99-aims-to-double-electric-cars-within-a-year/ar-AA1aTTyD

Brazil searches former President Bolsonaro’s home in vaccine card fraud inquiry

Brazil’s federal police searched former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home and seized his phone Wednesday in what they said was an investigation into falsified COVID-19 vaccine cards. Several …

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-05-03/bolsonaros-home-searched-brazil-probes-fake-vaccine-cards

Rita Lee, Brazil’s long-reigning Queen of Rock, dies at 75

Rita Lee Jones, Brazil’s million-selling “Queen of Rock” who gained an international following through her colorful and candid style and such hits as “Ovelha Negra,” “Mania de Você” and “Now Only …

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/rita-lee-brazils-long-reigning-queen-rock-dies-99197236

Brazil’s Central Bank Calls for Patience as Lula Criticizes Rates

Brazil’s central bank called for patience on monetary policy, warning that the disinflation process will be more gradual in coming months as the government turns up pressure for lower interest rates …

https://news.yahoo.com/brazil-central-bank-calls-patience-130409738.html

Univar Solutions Appointed Distributor for Sun Care Filters with Croda Partnership in Brazil

With the sun care protection products market continuing to grow in Brazil, collaboration will provide essential sunscreen filters to enhance skin …

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/univar-solutions-appointed-distributor-for-sun-care-filters-with-croda-partnership-in-brazil-1032306440

Why is Google stonewalling regulation in Brazil?

As dozens of countries debate adopting greater regulation, the tech giants are growing aggressive …

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/09/us-tech-companies-regulations-brazil

What the NHS is learning from Brazil

Comfort and Nahima are on their regular beat around Churchill Gardens, a council estate in the Pimlico neighbourhood of London. Dressed in blue fleeces with logos, they steadily climb the concrete …

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-65530272