The Senate extended four provisional measures relevant to the transportation, infrastructure, and aviation sectors by 60 days. MP 1,362/2026 opens R$30 billion in credit for sustainable vehicle purchases by taxi and rideshare drivers; MP 1,365/2026 provides R$1...

Transpetro President Sérgio Bacci has stated that the procurement model adopted for the company’s recent vessel acquisition programs allowed Brazilian shipyards to compete on equal terms with international yards. The tenders were structured as open international...

As of July 17, 2026, Ordinances MF No. 1,964 and interministerial Ordinance MF/Secom/MJSP No. 73 entered into force, requiring mandatory health warning messages in sports betting and online casino advertisements, proportional to ad size. Digital influencers, radio and...

Petrobras has completed the acquisition of a 27.5% interest in Block 4, offshore São Tomé and Príncipe. The company joins a consortium comprising Shell, as operator, Galp and the local petroleum authority. The acquisition complements Petrobras’ existing interests in...

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) signed memoranda of understanding with Google, X, Meta, Kwai, Telegram, TikTok, LinkedIn, OpenAI, ElevenLabs, and Anthropic to combat disinformation in the 2026 municipal elections. New obligations include a ban on algorithmic...

Brazil’s cabotage market recorded growth of approximately 5.6% in the second quarter, indicating continued recovery in domestic coastal shipping. The increase reflects stronger cargo volumes and growing demand for alternatives to long-distance road transportation....

Global contracting of very large crude carriers has reached historically high levels, according to MSI, reflecting renewed confidence in long-term oil transportation demand and the need to replace aging tanker capacity. The increase in orders occurs as shipowners...

Brazil’s Federal Court of Accounts has assessed whether the oil and gas sector’s local content policy is effectively achieving its industrial, technological and economic objectives. The review identified weaknesses in policy governance, limited coordination among...

Mauá’s receipt of the necessary tax clearance certificates strengthens its ability to participate in public and private tenders. Tax, labor and social security regularity is generally a key qualification requirement in procurement procedures and may also affect access...