AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoBrazil Election Watch: With Sunday’s vote looming, polls show Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro neck-and-neck, while the Supreme Court’s entanglement in the Banco Master scandal keeps corruption and judicial power at the center of the race. Online Betting Crackdown: Lula’s government moved to ban online betting ahead of the election, triggering legal uncertainty and a rush of illegal alternatives as regulators shut down hundreds of sites and bettors seek refunds. Economy & Rates: A new FGV Ibre analysis says whoever wins will likely need spending restraint to bring interest rates down, warning vague campaign plans won’t be enough. Energy & Industry: Brava Energia started production from the PPT-52 well at the Papa-Terra offshore field, and Petrobras faces fresh scrutiny over gas market reforms. Trade Diplomacy: Brazil and the US agreed to set up a working group to shape potential trade talks, including tariffs and non-tariff issues. Environment & Cities: Rio de Janeiro was selected for the Zero Waste Districts pilot, aiming to cut landfill waste and methane while building scalable local governance models.
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