Brazilian National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals Signed into Law
President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed into law, on 09/16/2026, Bill No. 2780/2024, which establishes the National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals (PNMCE). The bill had already been approved by the Federal Senate on 09/02/2026 without substantive amendments to the text passed by the parliament (approved on 05/06/2026), with only drafting […]
Pole sharing: regulation of the matter advances at ANEEL
In August 2026, the National Electricity Agency (“ANEEL”) resumed the discussion on pole sharing between power distribution companies and telecommunications services. The matter is currently regulated by Joint Resolution No. 4 of December 16, 2014, issued jointly by ANEEL and the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (“ANATEL”), and it has been undergoing an update process since […]
6 GHz Band Auction: Anatel launches public consultation on the tender and on new spectrum, coverage, and edge data center obligations
The 6 GHz band is strategic for the expansion of 5G and for preparing the country for 6G. The public consultation introduces unprecedented commitments to regional digital infrastructure and is open for contributions until October 23, 2026. The National Telecommunications Agency (“Anatel“) has submitted for public consultation the draft Tender Notice for the authorization to […]
ANPD Opens Public Consultation on Updates to Enforcement and Administrative Sanctioning Rules
On September 9, 2026, the National Data Protection Agency (“ANPD”) announced a public consultation on proposed updates to the Regulation of the Enforcement Process and the Administrative Sanctioning Process (“Regulation”), approved by Resolution CD/ANPD No. 1/2021. In force since 2021, the Regulation governs the ANPD’s enforcement activities and the investigation of violations falling within its […]
SENATE approves REDATA: special tax regime for data center services
The Plenary of the Federal Senate approved, on September 1, 2026, Bill No. 278/2026, which establishes the Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (“REDATA”). The bill now proceeds to presidential approval. The approval of REDATA demonstrates a legislative focus on the development of Brazil’s digital economy. Through amendments to Law No. 11,196/2005 (the “Lei […]
ANVISA modernizes sanitary safety in airports and aircraft
I. Regulatory context and paradigm shift The Board of Directors of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency issued Board Resolution (RDC) No. 1,038/2026, which addresses sanitary safety in airports and aircraft and establishes obligations for airport operators, airlines and third-party service providers. The rule fully revokes RDC No. 2, of January 8, 2003, which had approved […]
Stored Potential: the legal architecture of battery energy storage in Brazil
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are transforming the Brazilian electricity sector, creating new investment opportunities and business models. To navigate this evolving landscape, we have prepared a comprehensive whitepaper that analyzes the legal and regulatory architecture for this technology in Brazil. Check the material:
ANVISA initiates regulatory process for the sale of medicines through digital platforms
Introduction On August 19, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) unanimously approved the opening of a regulatory process to establish the health rules applicable to the engagement of digital platforms and marketplaces by pharmacies and drugstores for the logistics and delivery of medicines to consumers. The decision marks the […]