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Retail & consumerOctober 17, 2026

Magalu starts selling its own inventory on Shopee, completing a trio of marketplace deals in 2026

Magazine Luiza and KaBuM! open official stores on the platform, following deals with Amazon and Mercado Livre, as the group goes after new customers

3 min read

Economy & regulationOctober 17, 2026

Brazil's Congress raises MEI cap to R$140,000 and forgives debts; bill goes to the president

The annual limit for Brazil's individual microentrepreneurs rises to R$110,000 in 2027 and R$140,000 in 2028, and they will be allowed to hire up to two employees

4 min read