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• Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Proposes Pension Reforms

  

  Newly elected Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has announced changes to Brazil's pension system. Most notably, the reform would set the minimum pension... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2019 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian President Helps Facilitate Gun Ownership

  In January, Brazil's new president, Jair Bolsonaro, made good on his campaign promise to facilitate the purchase of firearms in Brazil by signing a decree to... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2019 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Lifts Ban on Foreign Participation in Airlines

  

  As one of his last acts as president, Michel Temer signed an amendment to Law No. 7,565/86 of the Brazilian Aeronautical Code. The amendment lifts... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2019 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Close to Legalizing Sports Betting

  

  Brazil's House of Representatives and Senate approved provisional measure 846/2018 that would legalize sports betting in Brazil for the first time. The bill... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• What to Expect from Brazil’s New President

  

  After a highly polemic campaign, on October 28, 55% of voters chose far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro as the next president of Brazil. Bolsonaro, a former... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Trump Criticizes Brazil’s Closed Door Economy

  

  Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Brazil, claiming it was one of the most difficult countries to have trade relations with. Trump further... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Where Are All the Brazilian Millionaires?

  

  In the wake of a crippling economic recession and a slow and uncertain recovery, many of Brazil's most wealthy citizens are leaving the country. In 2017, two... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s Foothold in the Orange Juice Industry

  

  Many American consumers might be shocked to find out that their "Florida orange juice" actually comes from frozen orange pulp transported from Brazil. Major... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Foreigners to Pay Postal Fee to Receive Mail

  

  A recent policy passed by the Brazilian postal service (Correios) has frustrated foreigners across the country. The policy will impose a R$15 (approximately... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s Controversial Intermittent Labor Contracts

  

  Brazil's labor market has been a bit rocky for the past few years. But in March 2017, the unemployment rate spiked at 13.7 percent (as compared to 6.2 percent i... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Facebook Removes Fake News Pages Ahead of Election

  

  As Brazil prepares for what is slated to be a landmark election year, Facebook is preparing to stem the flow of politically-centered fake news on its site. The... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilians Prioritize a Healthy Lifestyle

  

  A recent study reveals that more and more Brazilians are prioritizing a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. The study, which was conducted by the Akatu... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Rio De Janeiro to Ban Plastic Bags and Straws

  

  Following an international wave of environmental protection legislation, new laws in the Brazilian city and state of Rio de Janeiro are leading to the... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Signs Tax Treaties with Switzerland and Singapore

  

  In May of this year, Brazil signed two new tax treaties: one with Singapore and one with Switzerland. The Swiss treaty has been in the drafting process since... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• The Recovery of Brazil’s Corporations

  

  In 2016, a Moody's Investors Service report had grim news for Brazilian corporations. The number of Brazilian businesses with funding risks had risen to 33... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Ends 2017 with Historic High Trade Balance

  

  In July of 2017, Brazil's trade surplus forecast was an optimistic US$60 billion. The government did not just meet its goal; it beat it with a US$67 billion... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Introduces e-Visa Application for Visitors

  

  As of January 25, 2018, all United States, Canadian, Australian, and Japanese citizens who wish to travel to Brazil will be eligible to apply for an electronic... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Primed to Enter 2018 with Economic Growth

  

  Brazil's scandal-rocked political scene has been rivaled only by its flailing economy, which has seen its worst recession in decades in 2015-2016. After eight... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2018 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Government Invests in Research and Innovation Projects

  

  While Brazil is host to some reputable universities, it lags behind the rest of the world in areas of research and innovation. According to The Global Innovatio... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• National Council of Justice Maintains Validity of Foreign Documents

  

  According to the National Council of Justice (CNJ), foreign documents legalized in Brazilian consulates are still valid for use in Brazil. With the decision, th... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2017 LEGAL, SOCIETY