AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil & Taxes: Brazil kept its gasoline subsidy as Brent jumped on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, while also extending the 12% crude export tax for 60 more days—raising fresh uncertainty for offshore investors. Trade Tensions: The U.S. is expected to announce a new 25% tariff on thousands of Brazilian products, potentially hitting about $15bn in annual exports and complicating already tense negotiations. Markets & Policy: ASA said Ibovespa could still reach 300,000 if Brazil shifts toward fiscal responsibility after the election, but warned it won’t happen overnight. Agribusiness Credit: Serasa Experian reported rural delinquency rising to 8.8% in Q1 2026, reflecting tighter credit and cash-flow stress. Fintech & Risk: Conta Azul partnered with Oscilar to strengthen fraud prevention and onboarding as it scales payments for 100,000+ businesses. Infrastructure & Services: Private sanitation operators now serve nearly half of Brazil’s cities (2,720 municipalities), though recent PPP auctions show waning momentum. City Heat Adaptation: Brasília’s heat problem is starkly worse in peripheral areas like Sol Nascente, where green space is far lower than in the planned core.
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