The CVM announced that its systems are now ready to process the new alphanumeric CNPJ (corporate taxpayer ID), delivering the adaptation project two months before the first record in the new format is issued. The move anticipates registration compliance requirements...

The Board of the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) imposed a R$ 3.9 million fine on Infinite Trade LLC at its August 25 judgment session, which also reviewed three other cases. The decision reinforces the regulator's enforcement stance against irregular activity...

The CNPE has established the framework for auctions of natural gas belonging to the Federal Government under pre-salt production sharing contracts, providing greater clarity on pricing, eligible consumers and commercialization structures. The rules distinguish between...

A court ruling reported on August 24 held that a consumer may terminate a contract even without evidencing a defect in its formation, loss of interest in the transaction being sufficient. The decision highlights the different treatment given to consumer relations as...

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) upheld a provision of the Taxpayer's Defense Code allowing companies classified as habitual debtors to be barred from entering or remaining in judicial reorganization proceedings. The rule also allows the Public Treasury to request...

International competition for hydrogen investment is increasingly shifting from policy announcements toward regulatory implementation, certification and access to incentives. Brazil has taken another step in this direction with Decree No. 13,096/2026, which regulates...

From August 26 to 28, ANTAQ is holding the 33rd Cooperaportos Meeting under the theme "Ports at the ESG Frontier", in hybrid format. The event brings together port authorities and regulators to discuss sustainability, safety and strategic matters shaping the...

Petrobras has contracted drilling services for wells associated with its Cabiúnas–São Tomé carbon capture and storage pilot project in Rio de Janeiro, marking another step toward the operational deployment of CCS technology in Brazil. The project is designed to...

DNIT executed Amendment No. 3/2026, published in the Federal Official Gazette, extending the term and adjusting the value of a road infrastructure agreement in the State of Roraima to BRL 68,278,237.62. Performance of the services was extended to October 28, 2027,...