Brazil court backs state limits on Amazon soy moratorium
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court upheld state laws limiting benefits for soy-moratorium participants while affirming the pact’s constitutionality and global supply-chain stakes.
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Brazil opens reciprocity process after new U.S. tariffs
Brazil has opened a formal reciprocity process after new U.S. tariffs, but no counter-tariffs are in force as consultations with Washington begin.
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Brazil Tariff Fight Moves From Investigation to Enforcement
A 25% additional U.S. tariff on covered Brazilian imports is now being collected, with exemptions aimed at limiting shortages and supply-chain disruption.
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FAO says global food prices were nearly unchanged as wheat fell and poultry rose
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 130.3 points in June 2026, down 0.3% from May, as lower wheat prices offset higher poultry quotations.
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U.S. imposes 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods after Section 301 review
The final U.S. trade action follows public hearings, more than 360 comments and negotiations with Brazil, but the approved record does not include the full product list or effective date.
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Brazil’s Workers’ Party confirms Lula’s reelection bid ahead of October 2026 vote
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will seek reelection after the Workers’ Party formally confirmed his candidacy at a São Paulo convention on August 2, 2026.
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Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru Report Hundreds of Arrests in Amazon Crime Crackdown
Operation Green Shield 2026 deployed more than 3,600 officers across five Amazon countries from July 15 through July 31, targeting illegal mining, logging, trafficking and land grabbing.
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Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid U.S. tariff pressure
Brazil’s Workers’ Party nominated Lula and Alckmin for 2026 as U.S. tariffs and sovereignty concerns bring trade and election security together.
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U.S. tariffs on Brazil test agricultural and industrial supply chains
A 25% U.S. surcharge on selected Brazilian imports is in force, while exemptions and a separate 12.5% forced-labor tariff complicate supply-chain planning.
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Brazil’s Lula ticket confirmed as 2026 campaign enters formal phase
Brazil’s Workers’ Party confirmed Lula and Alckmin for the 2026 presidential race as foreign political support for Flávio Bolsonaro raises sovereignty concerns.
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Brazil denies visas to planned U.S. election delegation
Brazil denied visas to two U.S. officials whose planned Brasília visit raised a dispute over election scrutiny, voting-system confidence and foreign involvement.