Taxes ranging between 7.2% and 32% have been lowered to 0% in a move to curb inflation. The measure is effective starting Friday. Authorities insisted it would only be for a limited time.

Brazil granted a tax exemption to foreigners who buy mortgage-backed securities or invest in funds that purchase them after sales of new debt supported by real estate loans fell almost 50% this year.

Brazil’s government has decided to eliminate import taxes on food products considered ... and enable products already been ...