AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCritical Minerals Push: Brazil’s Senate approved a National Policy for Critical and Strategic Minerals, setting rules for rare earths and other strategic inputs, plus incentives and a credit fund to boost domestic processing and reduce the “export raw material” model. Payments Tech: Brazil’s central bank and the ECB are exploring a possible link between Pix and Europe’s instant payments system, with a pilot discussed for 2028. Amazon Restoration: A new study says just 15–25 tree species drive much of the regrowth in the Amazon, offering a practical guide for restoration plans tied to Brazil’s 2030 target. Climate Diplomacy: Lula met Leonardo DiCaprio to discuss climate impacts, deforestation cuts, illegal mining, and financing for tropical forest protection. Data Centers Incentives: Brazil’s Senate backed a five-year tax incentive program for data centers, aiming to spur investment as companies grapple with AI adoption and skills gaps. Health Watch: Dengue virus was detected in wastewater from Hawaiʻi Island, with no active cases reported there. Sports/Transfers: Arsenal confirmed Gabriel Martinelli’s £60m sale to Al-Hilal, ending a record club exit for the Brazilian winger.
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