AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBrazil Supreme Court Turmoil: Brazil’s top court is facing a rare internal corruption clash as justices accuse each other over links to banker Daniel Vorcaro, with Chief Justice Edson Fachin giving the attorney general five days to weigh allegations and the court set to decide next week whether to investigate Alexandre de Moraes. Beef Export Shock from EU: The EU’s suspension of Brazilian animal-product imports over antimicrobial concerns has taken effect, hitting beef, pork, chicken, honey, fish and eggs, while Brazil pushes back and says it’s working to meet EU requirements. Food Prices Pressure: Global food prices jumped to the highest level since late 2022, with FAO citing weather shocks, El Niño risks, and war-related supply disruptions—adding to inflation worries. Amazon El Niño Fallout: A study says 38% of Amazon inhabited areas were highly exposed to 2024 El Niño, with drought and heat stressing water and vegetation. DOJ Beef Probe in the US: The U.S. DOJ is investigating eight major retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, over beef price increases since 2020, as inflation remains a political flashpoint. Identity Tech in Brazil: Didit partnered with Unico to bring Brazilian identity checks to a self-serve compliance stack, claiming coverage of 96% of the economically active population.
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