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Conservative Surge Secures PL Largest Senate Bloc, Pressuring STF
Politics• Oct 05

Conservative Surge Secures PL Largest Senate Bloc, Pressuring STF

Brazil's right-wing Liberal Party secures 28 Senate seats in the 2026 elections, creating a hostile environment for President Lula and the Supreme Court.

Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula into Historic Runoff as Right-Wing Wave Sweeps Brazil's Elections
Politics• Oct 05

Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula into Historic Runoff as Right-Wing Wave Sweeps Brazil's Elections

By Eleanor Shaw
Right-Wing Coalition Seizes Control of Senate, Eyeing Court Leverage
Politics• Oct 05

Right-Wing Coalition Seizes Control of Senate, Eyeing Court Leverage

By Eleanor Shaw
Right-Wing Luciano Zucco Elected Governor of Rio Grande do Sul
Politics• Oct 04

Right-Wing Luciano Zucco Elected Governor of Rio Grande do Sul

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Headed for Tight Presidential Runoff
Politics• Oct 04

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Headed for Tight Presidential Runoff

By Julian Thorne
Right-Wing Surge in Congress Handcuffs Brazil's Next President
PROPolitics• Oct 04

Right-Wing Surge in Congress Handcuffs Brazil's Next President

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as First-Round Closes
Politics• Oct 04

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as First-Round Closes

By Eleanor Shaw
US Embassy in Brazil Suspends Services Over Unconfirmed Threat
Politics• Oct 04

US Embassy in Brazil Suspends Services Over Unconfirmed Threat

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Candidate Romeu Zema Under Investigation for Voting with Phone
Politics• Oct 04

Brazil Candidate Romeu Zema Under Investigation for Voting with Phone

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Leads Early Overseas Ballots as Flávio Bolsonaro Wins Japan
Politics• Oct 04

Lula Leads Early Overseas Ballots as Flávio Bolsonaro Wins Japan

By Eleanor Shaw
TSE President Nunes Marques Restores Dallagnol Senate Run in Paraná
Politics• Oct 04

TSE President Nunes Marques Restores Dallagnol Senate Run in Paraná

By Eleanor Shaw
Hijacking of Cancer Treatment Isotope in São Paulo Triggers Nuclear Safety Alert
Politics• Oct 03

Hijacking of Cancer Treatment Isotope in São Paulo Triggers Nuclear Safety Alert

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula and Alcolumbre Fast-Track '6x1' Workweek Ban to Corner Opposition
Politics• Oct 03

Lula and Alcolumbre Fast-Track '6x1' Workweek Ban to Corner Opposition

By Eleanor Shaw
Four-Way Tie for São Paulo Senate Seats Highlights Deep Divisions
Politics• Oct 03

Four-Way Tie for São Paulo Senate Seats Highlights Deep Divisions

By Julian Thorne
STF President Fachin Demands Full Police Files on Caso Master Scandal
Politics• Oct 03

STF President Fachin Demands Full Police Files on Caso Master Scandal

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Off in Tight Brazil Election
Politics• Oct 03

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Off in Tight Brazil Election

By Eleanor Shaw
Eduardo Paes Leads Rio de Janeiro Governor Race but Faces Runoff
Politics• Oct 03

Eduardo Paes Leads Rio de Janeiro Governor Race but Faces Runoff

By Eleanor Shaw
Tarcísio de Freitas Eyes First-Round Victory in São Paulo Race
Politics• Oct 03

Tarcísio de Freitas Eyes First-Round Victory in São Paulo Race

By Eleanor Shaw
Zema plans rapid Flávio Bolsonaro endorsement to spark anti-PT front
Politics• Oct 03

Zema plans rapid Flávio Bolsonaro endorsement to spark anti-PT front

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Judiciary Crackdown on Precatório Fraud After Banco Master Scandal
Politics• Oct 03

Brazil Judiciary Crackdown on Precatório Fraud After Banco Master Scandal

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil TSE Launches Safeguards as Gender-Based Political Violence Rises
Politics• Oct 03

Brazil TSE Launches Safeguards as Gender-Based Political Violence Rises

By Eleanor Shaw
Record 919,000 Brazilians Abroad Set to Vote in Polarized Election
Politics• Oct 03

Record 919,000 Brazilians Abroad Set to Vote in Polarized Election

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil TSE Chief Nunes Marques to Address Nation Ahead of Historic Vote
Politics• Oct 03

Brazil TSE Chief Nunes Marques to Address Nation Ahead of Historic Vote

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil AGU Reverses Stance, Urges Court to Strike Down Betting Laws
Politics• Oct 03

Brazil AGU Reverses Stance, Urges Court to Strike Down Betting Laws

By Eleanor Shaw
Supreme Court Justice Allows Abortion Attack Ads Against Sergio Moro
Politics• Oct 03

Supreme Court Justice Allows Abortion Attack Ads Against Sergio Moro

By Eleanor Shaw
Senate to Debate Ending Brazil's 6x1 Workweek Right After Election
Politics• Oct 02

Senate to Debate Ending Brazil's 6x1 Workweek Right After Election

By Eleanor Shaw
Banco Master Scandal Upends Lula-Flávio Bolsonaro Presidential Race
Politics• Oct 02

Banco Master Scandal Upends Lula-Flávio Bolsonaro Presidential Race

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Supreme Court Chief Demands Full Probe Into Justices in Bank Scandal
Politics• Oct 02

Brazil Supreme Court Chief Demands Full Probe Into Justices in Bank Scandal

By Julian Thorne
Lula Leads First Round But Runoff Shows Tie in Brazil Election Polls
Politics• Oct 02

Lula Leads First Round But Runoff Shows Tie in Brazil Election Polls

By Eleanor Shaw
US Suspends Consular Services in Brazil Citing Security Concerns
Politics• Oct 02

US Suspends Consular Services in Brazil Citing Security Concerns

By Eleanor Shaw