Americanas

Brazil’s Federal Police is investigating R$2.342 billion (US$461 million) that moved through personal accounts held by Americanas ex-CEO Miguel Gutierrez between January 2013 and April 2024. The total represents credits and debits across his accounts over 11 years.

Federal Police are examining R$2.342 billion in bank movements over eleven years in accounts belonging to Miguel Gutierrez, former Americanas CEO. A charge filed against him in March 2025 has not yet been accepted by the court.

DiDi-controlled 99 is investing R$100 million to expand its 99Compras grocery delivery platform in Greater São Paulo. The service partners with major chains like Carrefour, Americanas, Atacadão, Petz, and Ultrafarma, competing against iFood (80% market share) and Rappi.

Didi’s 99 is investing R$100 million to launch 99Compras, a grocery delivery service in São Paulo and over 20 surrounding municipalities. The service partners with approximately 3,000 retailers, including Carrefour, Atacadão, and Americanas, competing against iFood, which holds 80% of Brazil’s food delivery market.

Brazil's federal police expanded the Americanas fraud investigation through Operation Disclosure, serving nine search warrants in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. A federal court ordered the seizure of up to R$54bn in assets from those under investigation, including the company's billionaire owners.