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Dollar surpasses R$5.60 in Brazil, hits Ciudad del Este
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Dollar rises after Lula's re-election; Paraguayan exchange houses adjust rates
On Monday, October 26, 2026, the dollar broke R$5.60 against the Brazilian real. The increase was reflected in the rates offered by exchange houses in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.
The dollar posted a sharp rise at the opening of the October 26 session, initially trading around R$5.42 and later surpassing R$5.60 after the announcement of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's re-election. According to analysts in the Brazilian market, the move is linked to a revision of investors' expectations regarding the fiscal policy of the new term.
At the Triple Frontier, Paraguayan exchange houses began updating their rates. Ita Cambios reported a buying rate of R$5.03 and a selling rate of R$5.20 in the morning. Cambios Yrendague quoted a buying rate of R$5.04 and a selling rate of R$5.25. At 11:13, La Moneda Cambios showed a buying rate of R$5.05 and a selling rate of R$5.60, reflecting the day's volatility.
The fluctuation directly affects consumers who cross the border to purchase dollar-priced goods such as electronics, mobile phones, computer equipment, and perfume. An item priced at US$100, which previously equated to roughly R$499 (exchange rate of R$4.99), now costs about R$560 with the new rate, representing an increase of R$61.
Source: La Voz de Cataratas
https://lavozdecataratas.com/2026/10/26/el-dolar-se-disparo-en-brasil-y-ya-impacta-en-las-cotizaciones-de-ciudad-del-este
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