Brazil: Secret Meetings Preceded Government Aid for the Batista Brothers

(Background) Âmbar Energia, led by Joesley and Wesley Batista, held 17 undisclosed meetings with the Ministry of Mines and Energy from June 2023 to May 2024. This preceded a provisional measure that shifted costs to Brazilian consumers and secured an highly profitable venture for the Batista brothers. The company and ministry both deny discussing the […]