AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCentral Bank & Economy: Brazil’s Central Bank cut the Selic rate again to 14% for a fourth straight time, but industry groups say credit is still too expensive to spark stronger manufacturing growth. Diplomacy Row: Brazil downgraded ties with Argentina to chargé d’affaires after Javier Milei renewed insults toward Lula; Argentina said it won’t retaliate. Elections & US Tensions: Lula condemned the US move revoking the Brazilian ambassador’s visa, while Brazil also denied visas to US officials it said were trying to meddle in October election integrity. Security Funding: Brazil and the Inter-American Development Bank agreed up to $978m to expand cooperation against organized crime, including homicide investigations and prison security. Payments Tech: Brazil and China launched a pilot letting UnionPay users pay in Brazil via Pix QR codes. Energy/Industry: Prio outlined a 2027 plan for up to 10 wells (about $450–$500m capex) to keep output near 200,000 bpd. Sports Spotlight: Real Madrid agreed to renew Vinicius Jr on a six-year deal.
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