March 20, 2026 • 9 min read Entering Brazil often starts with excitement. It’s a large market. A sophisticated healthcare system. Strong demand for innovation. On paper, it makes perfect sense. But once the process begins, many manufacturers realize something: Brazil doesn’t behave like a typical expansion market. We’ve worked with international companies entering Brazil for years. And while every case is different, the same patterns tend to repeat. Not because the companies lack capability. But because a few early decisions, often made with limited local context, end up shaping everything that comes after. Here are five of the most common ones. ...