Barreto urges review of Brazil merger rules as he exits CADE with major deals looming
By Henrique Santiago and Maria Júlia Baumert ( June 25, 2026, 18:18 GMT | Comment) -- The Brazilian competition authority must be transparent about which deals require notification, exiting Superintendent Alexandre Barreto de Souza said in an exclusive interview, as he called for a review of revenue thresholds. He also said Paramount's pending acquisition of Warner Bros. doesn't call for a fast review.Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) approaches a leadership transition as Superintendent Alexandre Barreto de Souza prepares to step down, with a legacy of cleared and still-pending high-profile cases. ...
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