Brazil selloff looms as Lula wins fourth term
Leftist Brazilian leader musters 51.8% of ballots to secure his reelection, triggering a slump in the currency and stocks in overnight trading
Debt
Raízen cut to default as restructuring plan advances
Fitch places the Brazilian energy firm on restricted default following approval of its financial restructuring plan
Equity
Vinci Compass buys reinsurer Austral
Brazilian asset manager agrees to acquire the local reinsurer, in the sector’s third M&A deal in as many days
M&A
Allos sells mall stakes to Kinea
Brazilian shopping mall operator signs deal with the Itaú-owned asset management firm
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