São Paulo court reverses unfair competition ruling against iFood and allies

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São Paulo's Court of Justice second instance reversed, on Thursday 19, the condemnation of iFood Benefícios, Caju, Flash, and Swille for unfair competition in the meal voucher sector. The lawsuit was filed by the Brazilian Workers' Benefits Association (ABBT), representing Alelo, Ticket Edenred, and VR. The ruling states there was no explicit ban on open arrangements before the deadline.

The dispute in the benefits sector, such as food and meal vouchers, saw a new development on Thursday 19. São Paulo's Court of Justice second instance overturned a first-instance decision condemning iFood Benefícios, Caju, Flash, and Swille for unfair competition. The lawsuit was brought by ABBT, which represents Alelo, Ticket Edenred, and VR, traditional companies using closed payment arrangements where they provide the terminals for merchants. The defendants use open arrangements, processed by any terminal.

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Brazilian Deputy Augusto Coutinho requests postponement of app work regulation bill vote in Congress, amid protests by delivery workers and drivers.
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Lawmaker requests postponement of app work regulation bill vote

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The rapporteur of PLP 152/2025, Deputy Augusto Coutinho (Republicanos-PE), requested the postponement of the vote on the bill regulating app-based work, scheduled for Tuesday (April 14) in the Chamber's special committee. The request followed a government plea from then-leader José Guimarães (PT-CE). The government withdrew support due to rejection by delivery workers and drivers.

Rio court confirms suspension of Valeu app and orders funds returned

The Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice confirmed the suspension of the Valeu app, launched by the city government in 2022 to compete with delivery platforms like iFood. The ruling, issued on April 29, 2026, also ordered the return of public funds invested in the project.

Government backs off support for delivery and ride app regulation

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government has withdrawn support for a bill regulating deliveries and rides via apps like iFood and Uber, jeopardizing the vote in the Chamber of Deputies scheduled for next week. Deputy Augusto Coutinho's new report removes the minimum fee per trip and proposes a basic pay of R$ 8.50 for deliverers. The move follows negative fallout at the Planalto.

Stj grants special retirement to bus drivers and conductors

Brazil's Superior Court of Justice ruled that bus drivers, conductors and truck drivers may qualify for special INSS retirement by proving exposure to harmful work conditions.

STJ opens disciplinary process against Minister Marco Aurélio Buzzi in ongoing harassment case

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Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ) unanimously opened a disciplinary process on April 14 against Minister Marco Aurélio Buzzi, following a February preliminary inquiry into sexual harassment complaints from two women. Buzzi will remain away from duties pending the outcome, handled by a new commission of ministers.

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