27 prediction market platforms had been shut ​down in Brazil by telecoms regulator Anatel and derivatives rules were tightened to curb "bet-like" products, as ‌Finance Minister argues such markets breach betting regulations approved by Congress

Concerns have grown in Brazil as investments from US and Chinese tech firms have driven a boom in AI data centers that could triple capacity by 2030, raising fears among experts and indigenous leaders about heavy water and energy consumption

After 33 days of protests at a Cargill port in the Amazon over dredging plans seen as threatening the Tapajos River and rainforest, Brazil has revoked Lula’s decree allowing private waterway concessions, marking a major victory for Indigenous groups

A record 9,3 million international arrivals have been registered in 2025 in Brazil; the +24% increase on 2024 was driven by expanded air routes, targeted marketing, and VAT incentives for foreign businesses