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Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça Accuses Colleague Alexandre de Moraes of 'Distorting' Police Reports in Deepening Institutional Crisis
An open war between two Supreme Court Justices in Brazil is escalating, with Justice Mendonça filing a motion that accuses Justice Moraes of using distorted Federal Police reports against him.
New Quaest Poll Confirms Technical Tie in Brazilian Presidential Race
The latest Quaest poll shows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro locked in a statistical tie for Brazil's October general election.
Diverse Candidates Surge in Brazil’s 2026 Elections, Signaling Shift on Land and Social Policy
A record number of Indigenous, Quilombola, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are running in Brazil's 2026 elections, marking a structural change in the political landscape.
Brazil Fires Eduardo Bolsonaro From Federal Police Role for 'Abandonment of Office'
Brazil's Ministry of Justice dismissed former Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro from his permanent Federal Police post, compounding a recent criminal conviction and loss of his legislative seat.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Minister Orders Review of Securities Rules After Master Case Scandal
STF Minister Flávio Dino mandated a 90-day review of Brazil's CVM rules following the politically charged Banco Master fraud case.
Brazil Justice Ministry Dismisses Eduardo Bolsonaro from Federal Police Post
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the former president, was dismissed from his Federal Police clerk position for abandoning office.
Video Shows Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Private Jet Linked to Jailed Banker Daniel Vorcaro
Leaked video contradicts Justice Moraes's denial of using a jet tied to former Banco Master controller Daniel Vorcaro, escalating an institutional crisis.
Political and Crime Scandals Overshadow Brazil’s Economic Signals as Election Nears
A deepening Supreme Court crisis and a major organized crime probe in São Paulo dominate Brazilian politics, while Lula expands welfare and a key tax deadline looms.
US Pressure Campaign on Brazil’s Supreme Court, Election Tied to Trade Tariffs
Diplomatic sources indicate the US sought judicial guarantees and 'dissident' protection as conditions to lower tariffs, injecting geopolitical risk into the Brazil election.
Wealth Gap Deepens: One in Five Candidates in Brazil’s 2026 Election is a Declared Millionaire
An analysis of candidate asset declarations for the 2026 general election shows 18.6% of candidates declared a net worth of R$1 million or more, a record high.
Lula Campaign Platform Signals Policy Shift on Security and Guaranteed Real Wage Increases
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election platform for the October 2026 vote proposes a new Ministry of Public Security and commits to continued real increases in Brazil’s minimum wage.
Brazil Supreme Court Delays Key Clean Slate Law Ruling That Could Benefit Ineligible Politicians
Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino suspended a virtual trial on the Clean Slate Law, moving the consequential case to the physical plenary and delaying a final decision on shortened ineligibility periods.
Statistical Tie in Brazilian Presidential Runoff Heightens Political Risk, Weighs on Markets
A new AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll shows President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the October runoff, driving new volatility in Brazilian assets.
Brazil Electoral Court Bans Use of Bolsonaro’s Image Suggesting Current Campaign Support
The Superior Electoral Court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the use of Jair Bolsonaro's image on campaign flyers that imply his active political endorsement.
Broad Coalition Warns Presidential Candidates Against Undermining Brazil’s Dual IVA Tax Reform
A manifesto signed by 98 prominent Brazilian figures, including top economists and businessmen, has warned 2026 presidential candidates against revoking the new Dual IVA tax, citing fears of massive legal uncertainty.
Brazil Supreme Court Judge Moraes Faces Unprecedented Investigation Over Banker Ties
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) is voting on whether to investigate Justice Alexandre de Moraes over his relationship with Daniel Vorcaro, former owner of the failed Banco Master.
Brazil’s 2026 Election Sees Record Surge in LGBT+, Indigenous, and Black Candidates
Candidate lists for Brazil's October 4 general election show a historic rise in representation for LGBT+, Indigenous, and Black politicians, driven by new campaign finance rules.
Brazil’s Independent Oil Producers Demand 100-Day Reform Agenda From Presidential Candidates
The Brazilian Association of Independent Oil and Gas Producers (ABPIP) has presented a policy roadmap for the next government's first 100 days, prioritizing market opening and revitalizing mature fields.
Record Number of Diverse Candidates Signifies Demographic Shift in Brazilian Politics Ahead of General Election
The 2026 Brazilian general election features a record surge in Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ candidates, signaling a profound shift in the political landscape.
Brazilian Real Defies Strong Dollar as 'Electoral Trade' Prices Political Shift
The Brazilian Real has decoupled from global currency weakness, driven by investors betting on a tight 2026 election that could force a key fiscal adjustment.
Brazil Supreme Court Institutional Feud Escalates, Threatening Judicial Stability and Risk Premium
A high-profile internal conflict between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over leaked messages with former banker Daniel Vorcaro is creating an institutional crisis at the STF ahead of a key vote.
Record Diversity In Brazil’s 2026 Election Signals Shifting Political Landscape
The 2026 Brazilian general election features a record number of Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ candidates, reflecting a national push for political inclusion and challenging traditional power structures.
Brazil’s Mounting Debt Crisis Limits Next President’s Policy Options
High nominal deficit reaching 9.99% of GDP and rigid spending lock in a structural fiscal challenge for Brazil's next administration.
Supreme Court Feud Over Bank Fraud Investigation Plunges Brazil Into Institutional Crisis
A public dispute between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over the failed Banco Master investigation has triggered an institutional crisis in the Brazil Supreme Court ahead of a contested election.
Brazil Supreme Court Crisis Escalates as Chief Justice Edson Fachin Strips Moraes of ‘Fake News’ Inquiry
An unprecedented institutional clash in Brazil’s Supreme Court has sidelined the political agenda, centered on the controversial Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Supreme Court President Fachin Halts ‘War of Injunctions,’ Keeps Federal Police Chief in Post
STF President Edson Fachin suspended conflicting rulings by two justices over the Federal Police chief, centralizing the matter under the full court.
Lula Bypasses Fiscal Rule with R$6.6 Billion Fuel Subsidy, Renewing Brazil Fiscal Concern
President Lula authorized a massive R$6.6 billion extraordinary credit for fuel subsidies, raising concerns about the new fiscal framework.
Business Leaders Warn of ‘Institutional Crisis’ as Brazil’s Supreme Court Clashes Over Federal Police Leadership
Major Brazilian business groups, including CNI and Fiesp, issued a manifesto after an unprecedented STF clash over the Federal Police Director.
Brazil’s 2026 Election Sees Record Surge in Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ Candidates
A record 191 Indigenous and 408 LGBTQIA+ candidates are running in the 2026 Brazil election, signaling a push for greater political representation.
Brazil Polling: Senator Cleitinho Azevedo Leads Minas Gerais Gubernatorial Race with 41%
New AtlasIntel poll shows Republicanos Senator Cleitinho Azevedo leading the race for Minas Gerais governor.