SineBahia, the state's free job placement agency, has posted openings for this Tuesday in several interior cities, including Jequié, Itabuna, and Barreiras. Job seekers can visit any unit without an appointment.
A federal court in Brazil overturned a ruling that had paused a 12% tax on oil exports. The decision comes after the government filed an appeal against the previous suspension.
Brazil's GDP grew by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026, a drop from the 1.1% growth seen in the first quarter. Economists say the slowdown signals a decline in household consumption.
Brazil's economy slowed in the second quarter, growing 0.5% from the previous quarter, down from 1.1% in the first quarter. The result slightly beat economists' expectations of 0.4%. Compared to the same period last year, GDP growth was also weaker. The slowdown poses challenges for the next president.
The city hall in Pindamonhangaba held another meeting with shopkeepers at the Centro Comercial 10 de Julho in August. The talks aim to improve organization, security, and daily life in the shopping area. Representatives from six of the ten businesses attended, along with officials from communication, administration, the municipal guard, and the military police.
The Pindamonhangaba city government started renovation works on a building that will house the Food Bank, located on Rua Benedito Darcy Monteiro. Work began on Monday with internal demolitions to adapt the space for the project. The goal is to transform the building to support the food bank's operations.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hosted a dinner with 16 business leaders and bankers. The group discussed ways to bring Brazil's high interest rates down to a single digit. Central Bank President Gabriel Galípolo did not attend the meeting.
Dogão Maneiro, a food business that started in a garage, is expanding in São José dos Campos. The brand will open a new outlet at Madrid Open Mall in the Urbanova district in September. The company also has plans to grow through franchising after consolidating its operations.
The Brazilian state of Maranhão has extended the deadline for paying overdue IPVA (vehicle tax) with up to 100% discount. Taxpayers now have until October 30, 2026 to join the Refis 2026 program. The extension was set by the state finance secretariat.
The Tatuí city government has opened a new road connection between the Alto da Boa Vista I housing development and the SP-141 highway. The route is meant to give heavy trucks an alternative path and cut down on their presence in urban streets. Around 80 heavy trucks are expected to use the new link.
Brazil's electricity regulator approved annual tariff increases for Light and Enel. The new rates take effect Wednesday. Residential customers will see a 7.40% rise for Light and 6.18% for Enel.
The Federal Revenue contest with 699 vacancies has released test locations. Candidates can check where they'll take the exam. Tests happen this Sunday, the 19th, in two shifts. There will be 140 objective questions for all candidates plus one essay question.
The Brazilian Attorney General's Office and the Superior Labor Court signed a technical cooperation deal. It should lead to the dismissal of 20,000 labor lawsuits. The aim is to reduce litigation in disputes.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, plans to lay off about 10,000 employees and close another 5,000 open positions, marking its second major round of job cuts in six months. The company is also eliminating roles that were added during the pandemic.