June 5, 2024
Brazil's Computer Revolution: The Quest for Tech Sovereignty
In the 1980s Brazil reserved part of its computer market for domestic firms, building homegrown PCs in a bold bid for te
March 31, 2024
How Protectionism Sank Brazil's Computer Industry
From the 1957 first import to homegrown machines, Brazil's computer ambitions were undone by protectionism, a military c
March 14, 2024
Outback Steakhouse's Brazilian Boom: Behind the 61% Sales Surge
Outback Steakhouse saw a 61% sales jump and 42% more foot traffic in Brazil in early 2023, far outpacing its U.S. busine
March 13, 2024
The Amazon Fires: A Crisis of Profit and Politics
Over 30,000 fires hit the Amazon in a single August, the worst on record, as economic incentives and political resistanc
March 9, 2024
Eike Batista: From Brazil's Richest to Bankruptcy
Eike Batista built a $35 billion fortune across mining, oil, and logistics before his overleveraged EBX empire collapsed
November 5, 2023
Outback Steakhouse's Sizzling Success in Brazil
Outback drives 83% of Bloomin' Brands' international sales, with Brazil revenue up 61% as a growing middle class spends
October 31, 2023
Havaianas: The Brazilian Flip-Flop Brand That Conquered the World
Since 1962 Havaianas has sold 3.5 billion pairs, growing organically from Rio's beaches to a global footwear phenomenon.