AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBrazil Economy Watch: IBGE says GDP grew 0.5% in Q2 2026 vs Q1, with agriculture up 2.8% and services up 0.2%, while manufacturing stayed flat (0.1%). Payments & Credit: Mercado Pago says it’s comfortable expanding credit cards despite rising household debt concerns, citing manageable delinquency and a “healthy” loan book. Biofuel & Environment: Mato Grosso put on hold a plan to phase out native forest wood in corn ethanol plants, raising uncertainty for eucalyptus plantation investment. Retail Rules for Events: Brazil adopted “Taylor Swift Law” decrees to curb digital ticket scalping and require free drinking water at large events. Cybersecurity: Breeze Comet targets Brazilian payment systems and banking software, using social engineering to install remote tools and run fraudulent transfers. Agri-Trade Pressure: EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antimicrobial compliance, adding pressure to exporters. Industrial Materials: FCC started operations on Latin America’s first expanded thermoplastic polyurethane plant in Brazil, aiming to replace imports for shoe midsoles.
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