Brazilian industry groups organized a business mission to Canada earlier this month aiming at expanding international partnerships. Organizers expect more than $4 million in new deals over twelve months following meetings between dozens of companies from both countries.
SESI Lab welcomes a science festival starting May 19 alongside other key initiatives this month. Highlights include healthcare outreach via Embarcação Copaíba and an online masterclass on artificial intelligence for businesses.
Business leaders met with legal experts in Manaus during an event organized by CNI and FIEAM to address how proposed tax reforms may affect the Zona Franca de Manaus (ZFM). Discussions centered on preserving competitiveness through fiscal policies grounded in Brazil’s Constitution.
Fenalco released its management report expressing concern about increased regulation and taxation in Colombia. The group highlighted the importance of business dynamism ahead of upcoming national elections.
Ecuador’s Ministry of Public Health reports over ten thousand vaccinations against yellow fever after a confirmed case in Orellana province. Active surveillance continues across affected regions with support from international organizations.
Ecuador has joined an international forum on diplomatic training with the United States and 31 other countries. Officials say this agreement will help modernize Ecuador’s foreign service through shared experiences and specialized programs.
Instituto Amazônia+21 has launched Fundo Rural+Verde aiming to raise US$25 million by September. The initiative targets expanding credit access for small producers in Brazil’s Legal Amazon region through blended finance strategies.
Minister Roberto Luque visited Manabí to check progress on major port, road, and housing projects backed by President Daniel Noboa’s administration. Projects include upgrades at Manta Port Terminal and new homes under the Miti-Miti program.
The Brazilian government has ended its federal tax on international purchases up to $50. This move may have significant effects on local retailers and industries. Experts discuss potential impacts in a recent Economia em 60 segundos podcast.
Industry federations across Brazil are expanding technological education initiatives this week. Highlights include FIERN’s mobile AI unit reaching rural areas of Rio Grande do Norte and SENAI-MS offering free professional courses.