This Wednesday marked a significant moment: the U.S. dollar soared to R$ 5.30, reaching its highest point in 15 months. This spike is tied to fears over Brazil’s fiscal policy, especially potential changes that could scrap taxes on certain imports under the Green Mobility and Innovation Program. The Brazilian real has steadily lost ground, depreciating […]
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