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A forgotten region becomes a powerhouse in the heart of Brazil, transforming unproductive lands into fortunes and making MATOPIBA the new billion-dollar agribusiness empire that almost no one saw being born.
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (1179+ words) This agricultural empire expanded into an area encompassing Maranh'o, Tocantins, Piau, and Bahia, combining available land, technology, logistics, and productivity in a way that changed the destiny of an entire region. What once seemed like just a distant interior has…...
The United States has placed Brazil, along with more than 60 other economies, including China and Russia, in a trade investigation to examine potential shortcomings in combating forced labor in global supply chains and to assess the impact on American workers and companies.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (858+ words) O Brazil It has become part of a trade investigation conducted by the United States involving more than 60 economies around the world. The investigation seeks to verify whether countries are adopting sufficient measures to prevent the use of forced labor…...
In the heart of Brazil, more than 1.500 km from the sea, a small town in Mato Grosso has become an agricultural powerhouse and entered the ranking of the highest GDP per capita.
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (381+ words) A unique geographical and economic feature stands out in the interior of Brazil.Campos de J'lio, a municipality located in western Mato Grosso, is situated more than 1.500 kilometers from the Brazilian coast, which places it among the points furthest from…...
In Italy, Singapore, and Korea, coffee grounds discarded by coffee shops are being transformed into sustainable bioplastics and design materials, revealing how everyday waste can become a technological raw material.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (866+ words) Coffee grounds are composed mainly of organic matter, lignocellulosic fibers, lipids, and small fractions of nitrogenous compounds. After coffee extraction, the residue retains a carbon-rich structure and exhibits physical characteristics that allow its use as a filler in composites. An…...
Food prices fall and basic food basket becomes cheaper in Belo Horizonte.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (793+ words) The price of'basic basket'em'Belo Horizonte'It showed a decrease of 1,21% between December 2025 and January 2026, according to a survey by the Foundation Institute of Economic, Administrative and Accounting Research of Minas Gerais (Ipead). The average cost rose to R$ 733,77, directly reflecting the…...