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WHAT'S NEXT?: A recession in Brazil is expected to bottom out with growth turning positive starting in 2017. Its economy is expected to require a long period of fiscal and monetary adjustment after the political turmoil and public discontent of the last two years.

• [New] ETRI plans to continue strengthening technology development, international cooperation, and local demonstrations in Brazil to expand the global competitiveness of the broadcasting media industry. EurekAlert!
• [New] According to the latest World Economic Outlook, released Tuesday, Brazil's gross domestic product is projected to grow 1.9% in 2026 - an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the January forecast. valorinternational
• [New] The International Monetary Fund has revised upward its forecast for Brazil's economic growth this year, as the war in the Middle East is expected to have a slightly positive net effect. valorinternational
• [New] The Central African Republic, Nigeria, South Sudan, Laos, and Brazil are predicted to see the most significant increases in dangerously hot temperatures, while the largest affected populations will be in India, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Oxford University
• [New] DataGrow forecasts Brazil's ethanol production will increase 5.3 bil. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Brazil is expected to export a record 113.6 million metric tons of soybeans in 2026. ADMISI
• [New] Selective privatizations and cleaner regulatory frameworks could signal that Brazil is serious about execution and lowering non-financial risk. UPI
• [New] A tax stability regime for major infrastructure, logistics and clean-energy projects could help attract the patient capital Brazil often says it wants. UPI
• [New] Brazil's AI Observatory, launched in 2024 as part of the Brazilian AI Plan (2024-2028), explicitly prioritises epistemic diversity and international South-South cooperation. HIIG
• [New] Revenue from electric scooters in Brazil is projected to exhibit strong growth with a CAGR of 9.8% through 2036, driven by government incentives for light electric vehicles and expanding fleet electrification initiatives. FactMr
• [New] The Brazil-Peru railway project is an effort to develop a land connection in the event of disruptions to the maritime routes. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] Universities in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and beyond are anchoring international partnerships in local realities: public health challenges, climate vulnerability, Indigenous rights, urban inequality, and post-conflict reconstruction. NAFSA
• [New] In 2025, Brazil's BRICS presidency spotlighted a critical juncture to end TB by 2030. Think Global Health
• [New] Brazilian mining giant Vale is pushing the boundaries of maritime decarbonization with plans to deploy the world's first ocean-going vessel powered primarily by ethanol - a move that could slash greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. gCaptain
• [New] Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Indonesia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE have shown their willingness to provide ideas that could support eventual negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. CEBRI Revista
• [New] The war in Iran threatens Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's free cooking gas program as global energy prices soar. Everything Briefing
• [New] Lower consumption could curb India's imports of edible oils, including palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia, and soyoil and sunflower oil from Argentina, Brazil, Russia and Ukraine. ADM Investor Services
• [New] South American production will once again be in the spotlight, with a slight upward revision expected to Brazil's crop following a strong first crop. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] A super El Nino, potentially the strongest in 140 years, could form as early as 2026 and lead the planet to record temperatures never seen before, with impacts that Brazil is expected to feel starting in June. CPG Click Oil and Gas
• [New] In absolute terms, the largest incremental growth will come from China, Brazil, the United States, Vietnam and India. All About Feed
• [New] Brazil Plans $1.2 billion P3 Tunnel ENR also reported that Sao Paulo state in Brazil is planning a $1.2 billion immersed-tube tunnel between the Port of Santos and Guaruja. Reason Foundation
• [New] At COP 30, Brazil's COP 30 presidency announced it would create two roadmaps on the transition away from fossil fuels and on halting and reversing deforestation by 2030 respectively. Elcano Royal Institute

Last updated: 21 April 2026