AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Boost: Neymar completed his first full Brazil training session on Sunday and is expected to be available for Wednesday’s Group C decider vs Scotland in Miami after recovering from a grade-two calf strain; Lucas Paquetá said Neymar’s return lifts morale and stressed Brazil will respect Scotland. Matchday Build-Up: Paquetá reiterated “great respect” for Scotland as Brazil top Group C after beating Haiti 3-0, while Scotland arrive after a 1-0 loss to Morocco and face injury worries ahead of the Hard Rock Stadium clash. EU-Critical Minerals: The EU is courting Brazil as a strategic partner for rare earths, aiming to secure supply and push local processing and higher-value exports. Infrastructure Watch: Brazil’s Transport Ministry plans to publish bidding documents for the Southeast Rail Belt concession (Rio–Espírito Santo), with at least four groups showing interest. Digital Economy: Apple is changing App Store rules in Brazil after a competition probe, allowing alternative app distribution and payments. Tech Adoption: Cetic.br reports AI use by Brazilian firms rose to 17% in 2025, led by generative and language tools.
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