Petrobras FPSO Revitalization: Petrobras is preparing tenders for floating production, storage and offloading units to revamp mature fields in the Santos and Campos basins, including a likely EPC-backed FPSO for the Tupi Revitalisation project. Bridge Engineering Tech: Sener Mobility says it cut design time and material costs on Brazil’s Salvador-Itaparica Bridge by using Bentley subsurface modeling and analysis tools. Cotton Push (US, with Brazil impact): The USDA launched the Great American Cotton Plan to revive U.S. cotton demand and textile manufacturing, aiming to regain export leadership after losing the top spot to Brazil in 2023. EU-China Industrial Shielding: The European Commission is weighing tougher measures to protect Europe from surging Chinese imports, targeting chemicals, metals and clean-tech supply chains. Brazilian Youth Inclusion Study: A new report maps barriers for minoritized youth across education and work, highlighting gaps for Black, Indigenous, rural, disabled and LGBTQIAPN+ groups. Housing Rights in Rio: A two-part investigation shows how long-running state neglect has left Favela da Skol residents still waiting for housing after evictions tied to mega-events. Digital Finance Compliance: Coinbase Institutional advanced its TRUST network with TRUSThub and BNY joining the consortium, expanding Travel Rule compliance infrastructure across major markets including Brazil. Agriculture Labor Signal: Data shows intermittent work is gaining share in Brazil’s formal job creation, reflecting ongoing labor-market flexibility after reforms.