Economy

Brazil’s gross debt rises to 80.1% of GDP in March and a primary deficit of R$ 80.676 billion triggers a fiscal alert on a day of pressure on public accounts.

Valdemar Medeiros 30/04/2026 at 11:32

Science and Technology

The BRICS countries are building their own pharmaceutical machine that could take billions of dollars out of the hands of Western powers; Russia has already presented the plan until 2030, and experts warn that the global drug market will never be the same after this move.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 30/04/2026 at 11:28

Science and Technology

The ocean enters a critical zone by absorbing more than 90% of the planet’s excess heat while losing oxygen, changing its chemistry, and altering salinity at the same time, and scientists warn that this overlap may push marine life to a global survival limit.

Valdemar Medeiros 30/04/2026 at 11:24

Economy

Government of Argentina increases fuel tax in May, catches drivers by surprise and further pressures gasoline after a 20% increase since the start of the war in Iran.

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 30/04/2026 at 11:18

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Federal government institutes official artificial intelligence policy with mandatory rules for ethical, transparent, and secure use throughout the public administration.

Keila Andrade 30/04/2026 at 11:12

Economy

Desenrola 2.0 can withdraw R$ 4.5 billion from the FGTS to pay off renegotiated debts, allows the use of up to 20% of the balance by workers earning up to five minimum wages, and provides for discounts of 40% to 90%.

Carla Teles 30/04/2026 at 11:08

Economy

A 4-day work week (4×3 schedule) with no pay cut increases revenue in 86% of companies in Portugal, an economist points out.

Andriely Medeiros de Araújo 30/04/2026 at 11:02

Economy

Why do experts assess that Brazil is experiencing a golden moment and is once again a target for foreign investors?

Romário Pereira de Carvalho 30/04/2026 at 10:58

Interesting facts

The Labor Day holiday will put 857,000 vehicles on SC highways, and those who don’t plan the correct departure time could get stuck in traffic for hours.

Bruno Teles 30/04/2026 at 10:48

Agribusiness

Experts warn that salinization already threatens 1.4 billion hectares of soil on the planet and could put another 1 billion at risk, with China, the United States, and Russia among the affected countries and productivity losses that can reach 70% in degraded agricultural areas.

Valdemar Medeiros 30/04/2026 at 10:43

Armed Forces

With 1,700 military personnel, the Brazilian and French Navies are conducting Operation “Jeanne d’Arc 2026” in Rio de Janeiro.

Andriely Medeiros de Araújo 30/04/2026 at 10:39

Economy

Coca-Cola changes strategy in Brazil and starts replacing large bottles with smaller packages that fit in the pocket but cost more per liter without the consumer noticing.

Bruno Teles 30/04/2026 at 10:28