BRICS Payments & CBDCs: RBI chief Sanjay Malhotra says BRICS nations are discussing links between fast payment systems and CBDCs to cut cross-border costs, with local-currency use and rupee internationalization also on the agenda. Brazil-Crypto Crackdown: Brazil’s central bank orders exchanges to delay large crypto transfers abroad, with a 24-hour hold for transfers over $10,000 starting in 2027 as regulators tighten control over a $319B market. Brazil-US Diplomatic Strain: Analysts warn ideology is overtaking traditional diplomacy as Washington revokes visas tied to Brazil’s ambassador and new U.S. tariffs raise trade friction. Tourism Momentum: OECD data shows Brazil jumped 46% in international arrivals from 2019-2025, ranking fourth globally for growth, with foreign visitor numbers rising to 9.3m. Forensics Modernization: Brazil’s Federal Police is upgrading nationwide document-forensics labs with Regula technologies to tackle forged IDs and counterfeit banknotes. Food System Resilience: Reuters reports near-record inventories and better farm tech are making the global food system more resilient to this year’s “super” El Nino than in past decades. Mining & Rare Earths: St George Mining boosts Brazil’s Araxá rare-earth resource estimate by 57%, expanding measured and indicated totals and strengthening development studies. Beef Export Push: ABIEC bets on Southeast Asia demand, highlighting the Philippines as a fast-growing gateway for Brazilian beef.