Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges
I cover construction, mining, Brazilian mines, oil, and major railway and civil engineering projects. I also write daily about interesting facts and insights from the Brazilian market.
Economy
A Russian franchise group chose Brazil to expand its capybara-themed autonomous coffee shop because Brazilians drink four times more coffee than Russians, and the company aims to reach 600 units by December 2026, although it currently operates only 15 locations.
Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 15/06/2026 at 21:36
Science and Technology
Capable of storing up to five times more carbon than terrestrial forests and protecting millions of people against tsunamis and storms, the planet’s mangroves are reemerging after decades of destruction and surprising scientists with their impressive natural regeneration capacity.
Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 15/06/2026 at 18:12
Economy
Paper money is disappearing from Brazilians’ pockets, with the issuance of new banknotes dropping by 31% from 2020 to 2025, amid the explosion of Pix, which became the most frequent payment method for 46% of the population, while cash plummeted from 42% to 22%.
Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 15/06/2026 at 13:54
Construction
