AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChild Safety Crackdown: Brazil’s new law (ECA changes effective Aug. 7) toughens penalties for sexual violence against children and teens online, including deeper rules for investigations, online patrols, undercover work, and harsher punishment when criminals use AI tools like deepfakes or voice/image manipulation. Jobs & Economy: The government launched a digitized National Employment System (SINE) via the free Emprega Brasil portal, letting job seekers (including foreigners) match to vacancies and schedule interviews. Tech & Business: Totvs says AI is driving nearly 30% of new recurring revenue in Q2 and plans more AI agents at its Universo Totvs event in October. Trade Watch: Brazil posted a July trade surplus of just over $7B, with exports up and imports rising too. Infrastructure Connectivity: Brazil is studying a national policy to expand mobile and internet coverage along federal highways, aiming to reduce connectivity gaps. Diplomacy: Brazil downgraded ties with Argentina, keeping representation via a lower-ranking chargé d’affaires after Milei’s insults. Public Safety: Federal Police formally accused 16 Voepass airline employees over the 2024 crash that killed 62.
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