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Politics• Jul 28
Bolsonaro Son Flávio Testifies in Lula Slander Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro testified before the Federal Police today in a high-stakes calumny inquiry against President Lula, escalating political risk ahead of the 2026 election.
Politics• Jul 27
Bolsonaro Camp Leads Lula in Highly Polarized Rio de Janeiro Poll, Signaling Persistent Political Risk
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Net Negative Lula Approval Rating Heightens Risk to Brazil Fiscal Framework, Weighing on IBOV
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Brazil Recalls Envoy to Argentina as Milei Intervention Tests Mercosul Trade Stability
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Brazil Accelerates China-Mercosul Trade Deal After US Imposes 25% Tariffs
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Lula Disapproval Hits 49% in BTG/Nexus Poll, Tightening Race Elevates Fiscal Reform Risk
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Brazil, China Accelerate Mercosul Trade Talks Following New US Tariffs
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Lula, Xi Fast-Track Mercosul-China Trade Talks Amid New U.S. Tariffs, Focusing on Critical Minerals
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Brazil Unfreezes R$5.7 Billion in Current 2024 Budget, Releasing Funds as Fiscal Picture Improves
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Brazil Launches 'Move Brasil' Program to Fund 100,000 New Motorcycles for App Riders
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Lula Launches Subsidized Motorcycle Financing, Creating Immediate Demand for Honda, Yamaha
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Stable Leads for Paes, Moro in Key State Polls Signal Lower Regional Political Risk
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Moro’s Dominance in Paraná Poll Escalates Political Risk Ahead of 2026 Presidential Cycle
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Moro's Strong Paraná Gubernatorial Lead Signals Stability for Privatized Copel (CPLE6)
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 27
Brazil's R$2.5 Billion 'Move Brasil' Credit Program Boosts Small-Vehicle Manufacturing, B3 Small Caps
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Jul 27
Lula, South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol Pivot Trade Talks to Critical Minerals, Chips, and Mercosur FTA Amid US Tariffs
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 24
Brazil Election Nominations Begin, Fueling Market Volatility
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 24
US Section 301 Tariffs Hit B3 Stocks and Brazilian Real
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 24
IMF Warns Brazil on Spending Rigidity as 2026 Deficit Rises
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Jul 24
US Imposes Forced Labor Tariffs on Brazil, Stacking Duties to 37.5%
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Jul 24
Lula Counterattacks US Tariffs with R$18.5B Credit Package
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 23
US Tariffs on Brazil Shift Focus to October 2026 Election
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Jul 23
Brazil Eyes US IP Retaliation Over Section 301 Tariffs
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 23
US-Brazil Trade War Escalates: 25% Tariffs Hit B3 Stocks
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Jul 23
US Terrorist Designations of PCC and CV Trigger Bank Risks
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Jul 23
US Section 301 Tariffs Hit Brazil Over Pix Payment System
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 23
Lula Counters US Tariffs With R$18.5B Brazil Credit Line
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 22
US 25% Tariffs Hit Brazil Today; 18% of Exports Affected
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Jul 22
US Threatens 12.5% Forced Labor Tariff on Brazil
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Jul 22