( October 7, 2026, 17:27 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Brazil’s competition Tribunal rejected an appeal by Aprosoja Mato Grosso, a private soybean association, against the closure of proceedings related to the Soy Moratorium, upholding the termination of the case ordered in compliance with a binding ruling by Brazil’s Supreme Court. Lead councilor José Levi Mello do Amaral Júnior found no procedural flaws warranting reconsideration and noted that similar appeals had already been dismissed in related cases. He deemed the appeal manifestly dilatory and imposed a 250,000-real fine ($50,000) on the association, warning that repeat filings could lead to higher penalties.Press release follows (in Portuguese):...
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