Major Brazilian airports, including Guarulhos and São Paulo, are experiencing significant flight disruptions, with 31 cancellations and 273 delays reported. The instability, affecting key carriers like LATAM Brasil and Azul, follows recent severe weather and ongoing operational challenges across the national aviation network.
Brazil is set to drive nearly half of the 800,000 bpd global crude oil production increase in 2026, according to the U.S. EIA. The nation's output surpassed 4.0 million barrels per day in October 2025, largely due to new deepwater FPSOs and pre-salt field developments, solidifying its role alongside Guyana and Argentina in non-OPEC growth.
Petrobras has signed an agreement to acquire a 49.99% stake in Lightsource BP's Brazilian subsidiaries, forming a joint venture to develop onshore renewable energy projects in Brazil. This strategic move marks Petrobras' entry into the solar power generation segment, aligning with its 2026-2030 business plan for portfolio diversification and decarbonization.
A new study reveals the number of internet service providers in Brazil has stabilized at around 11,853, marking a shift from rapid expansion to a focus on service diversification. Providers are increasingly offering VoIP, IPTV, and digital security, reflecting a maturing market and enhanced competition for quality.
Renowned Brazilian Catholic priest Júlio Lancellotti, 76, has been ordered by Cardinal Odilo Scherer, Archbishop of Sao Paulo, to cease online broadcasts of his services and social media activity. The decision follows criticism from right-wing figures regarding his advocacy for the homeless and progressive views. Lancellotti, with 2.3 million Instagram followers, accepted the order 'in a spirit of obedience'.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Dias Toffoli has authorized the resumption of investigations into an alleged R$12 billion financial fraud scheme involving Banco Master. The probe, which led to the bank's shutdown, includes examining fictitious credit issuance and suspicious transactions with state-run BRB.
Brazil's Federal Police announced a record BRL 9.5 billion in asset seizures from criminal operations between January and November 2025, a significant 57% increase from the previous year. Director-General Andrei Rodrigues highlighted the focus on decapitalizing organized crime by targeting its financiers and leaders.
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has scheduled a crucial trial for December 18, 2025, to deliberate on changes to special retirement benefits. The court will consider overturning the minimum age requirement for special retirement, reinstating full benefits, and allowing the conversion of special service time into common time, potentially impacting millions of Brazilians.
A Confederação Brasileira de Triathlon (CBTri) tem implementado diversas políticas e regulamentos para o paratriathlon, abrangendo critérios de apoio, auxílio financeiro, remuneração da área técnica, registro de atletas, gestão de riscos e anticorrupção. A modalidade tem demonstrado crescimento significativo no Brasil, com um aumento de 20% no número de participantes no Campeonato Brasileiro de Paratriathlon de 2025.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi concluded a four-day official visit to Brazil, engaging with top Brazilian defence officials to enhance strategic maritime cooperation. The visit saw the signing of a key MoU for Scorpène submarine maintenance and discussions on joint shipbuilding, operational linkages, and regional security in the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific. The engagements reinforced the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.
Itaú Unibanco, Brazil's largest private bank, through its asset management arm, has advised investors to allocate 1% to 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin for 2026. This recommendation emphasizes Bitcoin's role in diversification and as a hedge against currency devaluation, positioning it as a complementary asset in a volatile global economic landscape.
São Paulo's Civil Defense has issued a four-day storm alert for intense rain, strong winds, and potential hail across the state, starting Saturday, December 13th. The warning comes as the region grapples with widespread power outages from recent severe weather, raising concerns about further disruptions.
Brazil's air travel faced significant disruption on December 12, 2025, with 25 cancellations and 348 delays primarily affecting airports in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Severe weather, operational issues, and power outages contributed to the chaos, impacting thousands of passengers and major carriers like GOL and LATAM.
Brazilian natural stone exports achieved a record USD 1.35 billion through November 2025, marking an 18.7% increase year-over-year. This growth, reported by Centrorochas, was driven by strategic market expansion and strong quartzite demand, despite significant declines in granite and marble exports due to U.S. tariffs.
Brazil's Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) has filed a lawsuit seeking an urgent ruling to suspend state-owned Petrobras' license for oil drilling in the environmentally sensitive Foz do Amazonas basin. The MPF cites structural flaws in environmental studies and a lack of protection for fishing communities.
Interactive Brokers announced that clients outside Brazil can now trade Brazilian equities on the B3 Stock Exchange, enhancing access to Latin American emerging markets through its unified global platform. This move provides efficient, low-cost investment opportunities.
Brazil has launched the Wolbito do Brasil biofactory in Curitiba, the world's largest facility for breeding Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia. This innovative method aims to prevent the transmission of dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya viruses, with a capacity to produce billions of eggs annually and protect millions of people.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies passed a bill that could significantly reduce sentences for those convicted in the January 8, 2023, riots, including former President Jair Bolsonaro. The 'dosimetry bill' alters sentence calculation, potentially cutting Bolsonaro's 27-year term to as little as two years and four months. The measure now moves to the Senate.
Brazil's total coffee production for the 2025/26 season is forecast at 63 million 60-kilogram bags, a 3% decrease from the prior season. This decline is primarily due to adverse weather impacting Arabica crops, while Robusta production is expected to reach a new record high of 25 million bags, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
Brazilian police have arrested one suspect in connection with the December 7 art heist at the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo. Thirteen artworks, including pieces by Henri Matisse and Candido Portinari, were stolen and remain unrecovered. Investigations are ongoing to locate the second suspect and the valuable art.
