AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLabor & Economy: Brazil’s unemployment rate hit a record low in Q2 at 5.4% (IBGE), with 103.1 million people employed and 39.4 million in formal jobs—plus the average monthly income rose to BRL 3,738. Auto Market: June registrations jumped 33.8% year-on-year, with electrified vehicles reaching 25.2% and Chinese brands taking 23.3% share (BYD among the top performers). Social Mobility: A new Atlas finds race, gender, and family background strongly shape who moves up in Brazil, with non-white and women facing much higher odds of staying stuck in the bottom income tier. Politics & Justice: Brazil’s Supreme Court authorized a federal police probe into Lula’s son, “Lulinha,” over alleged influence in medical marijuana commercialization tied to the Health Ministry. Health & HIV Access: Activists and experts say a “miracle” injectable HIV prevention drug could nearly eliminate risk, but access is blocked for much of Latin America, including Brazil. Energy & Climate: With El Niño looming, major dam operators in southern Brazil are preparing for heavy rainfall and grid impacts as hydro power covers about two-thirds of generation. Sports: Gotham FC says US defender Emily Sonnett will miss the rest of the NWSL season after knee surgery. Business & Trade: Brazil’s Progressives Party will stay neutral in October’s presidential race, dealing a blow to Flávio Bolsonaro’s bid.
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