AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoCybersecurity & Elections: Brazil’s Army ran “Cyber Guardian” (Sep 21-25) with 1,300 participants and 300 organizations across major cities, simulating coordinated cyberattacks on critical services ahead of the Oct 4 vote, amid ABIN warnings about possible foreign interference. Trade Deal: Brazil enacted the Mercosur–EFTA free trade agreement, set to take effect Oct 1, aiming to cut technical barriers and streamline customs while covering IP, sustainable development, environment, biodiversity, and human rights. Election Tensions with the US: At the UNGA, Lula said Brazil “does not belong in anyone’s backyard,” and his campaign accused Trump of trying to “colonize” Brazil by backing Flávio Bolsonaro. NFL in Rio: The NFL Players Association said Maracanã field conditions raised expansion fears, while the NFL insisted the surface will be ready for the Cowboys-Ravens game. Health Watch: A study reports inflammatory bowel disease cases in Brazil rose fivefold from 2012 to 2025. Economy: Brazil’s September inflation (IPCA-15) preliminarily hit 0.70%, reversing August’s -0.40%.
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