Ceará

• FortalezaEconomyOct 9

  Cagece launches R$6.3 billion PPP auction for sanitation in 104 Ceará municipalities

  Cagece launched an edital for a new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) auction to universalize sanitary sewage services across 104 municipalities in the state. The expected investment is R$6.3 billion over 28 years, aiming to benefit 1.2 million people.

• FortalezaEconomyOct 9

  Ceará's Credit Card Balance Reaches R$ 24.4 Billion According to Central Bank Data

  Data from the Central Bank's Credit Information System shows that the credit card balance for individuals in Ceará reached R$ 24.4 billion in July 2026. This figure represents more than just the current month's bill, including unpaid cash purchases and installment payments. The state holds the third-largest credit card balance in the Northeast.

• FortalezaEconomyOct 9

  Fortaleza expected to see 20 more supertowers by 2030

  A survey from September by Sinduscon-CE indicates that Fortaleza is set for a boom in supertowers (over 100 meters) through 2030. These 20 planned buildings will feature units priced between R$ 500 thousand and R$ 20 million, concentrating mainly in Meireles.

• FortalezaEconomyOct 8

  International Textile Congress to Gather World Industry in Fortaleza

  Fortaleza will host the International Brazil 2026 Congress on the 14th and 15th at the Ceará Events Center. The event aims to gather global textile and apparel industry leaders to discuss the sector's future amid geopolitical changes. The congress is a partnership between Abit and international federations.

• FortalezaEconomyOct 8

  Dasart focuses on 'golden mile' in Fortaleza with high property values

  The construction company Dasart is concentrating projects along the Meireles/Beira-Mar axis, known as a 'golden mile' in Fortaleza. According to Sinduscon-CE data, the square meter price there nears R$ 25 thousand. The company is developing three distinct projects in this area.

• FortalezaEconomyOct 8

  GBarbosa to Close All Six Stores in Fortaleza

  The GBarbosa supermarket chain, part of the Cencosud group, will close its six stores in Fortaleza. The closure is expected to happen gradually by the end of the month. The network stated this decision was part of an evaluation of its business portfolio.

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