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Brazil

Over 3 Million Social Program Beneficiaries Barred from Betting

The Sigap system, with a Serpro module implemented in October 2025, has blocked more than 3 million beneficiaries from opening or maintaining accounts on fixed-odds betting sites.

Chamber of Deputies approves export credit fund with BNDES involvement

Chamber approves export credit fund; bill heads to presidential sanction

The Chamber approved the Export Credit Fund to finance working capital, the purchase of machinery, and productive investments by Brazilian companies. As the bill (PL 5961/25) was approved without amendments, it now goes to presidential sanction.

Map of North and Northeast Brazilian ports illustrating AFRMM exemption extension

AFRMM exemption extended for North and Northeast ports to 2032

The Chamber approved extending the AFRMM exemption for goods originating or destined to North and Northeast ports until January 8, 2032; the proposal moves to the Senate.