The Brazilian Stock Market’s primary index, Ibovespa, saw an increase today due to the recent Senate approval of a significant tax reform. The Senate’s decision, which came through two voting sessions, garnered 53 approvals, opposing 24 disapprovals. The reformed bill will return to the lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, for further debate and approval […]
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