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Brazilian Intelligence Agency Warns Government, Court of ‘Critical’ US Interference Risk in Election
Brazil’s spy agency, ABIN, has alerted the Lula government and the TSE of a critical risk of US pressure and interference in the current electoral process.
Brazil’s Top Electoral Court Admits Suit Seeking to Invalidate Lula-Alckmin Presidential Ticket
The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) formally admitted a lawsuit from rival Flávio Bolsonaro seeking to revoke President Lula and Vice-President Alckmin's ticket over a 2026 Carnival parade.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Upholds Voting Rights for Pre-Trial Detainees in 2026 Election
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court unanimously ruled that provisional prisoners can vote in the 2026 general election, suspending a new law that sought to bar them.
Lula’s Bolsa Família Increase Challenged at Electoral Court Over Pre-Election Timing
A federal deputy challenged President Lula's 15% increase to the Bolsa Família program at Brazil's Superior Electoral Court, citing electoral favoritism.
Electoral Court Bars Over 1,200 Candidates, Leaving Brazil’s Congress Composition in Doubt
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has barred over 1,200 candidates for the 2026 general elections, with 73% appealing, creating uncertainty for the next Congress.
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.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Bans Politically-Motivated Highway Police Stops Ahead of 2026 Election
The Superior Electoral Court and Ministry of Justice issued a joint ordinance restricting Federal Highway Police actions to prevent voter suppression seen in the 2022 general election.
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 Electoral Court Sets Strict AI, Deepfake Rules for Big Tech Ahead of 2026 Vote
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has mandated major tech platforms submit plans for the 2026 election, dramatically increasing liability for AI-generated content.
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 Electoral Court Unanimously Bars Populist Influencer Pablo Marçal From Presidential Race
The Superior Electoral Court unanimously rejected influencer Pablo Marçal's presidential bid, citing a prior ineligibility conviction and a missed party affiliation deadline.
New Datafolha Poll Confirms Technical Tie Between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil Presidential Race
A new Datafolha poll shows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are in a statistical tie for Brazil's October presidential election, signaling high political uncertainty.
Electoral Court Brazil to Decide Fate of Key Capital Candidate
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court will rule on former Governor José Roberto Arruda's eligibility, testing recent changes to the Clean Slate Law.
Lula Campaign Asks Top Court to Bar Rival Flávio Bolsonaro Over Rally Allegations
The incumbent campaign has petitioned Brazil's Superior Electoral Court to declare challenger Flávio Bolsonaro ineligible.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Seals Electronic Voting System Code Ahead of 2026 General Elections
Brazil's TSE sealed the source code for its electronic voting systems, completing a key integrity check for the October 2026 election.
Record Number of LGBT+ and Indigenous Candidates Reshape Brazil's 2026 Election Field
Brazil's upcoming general election sees a 57% jump in LGBT+ candidates and a record for Indigenous representation, signaling a profound shift in political recruitment.
OAS Sends Fifth Election Observation Mission to Brazil Amid High Political Polarization
The Organization of American States will observe Brazil’s 2026 general election, dispatching a mission for both rounds of voting.
Integrity Questioned as Hundreds of Candidates Change Race for Campaign Funds in Brazil Election
Brazil's electoral system faces a new challenge as a wave of candidates shift their racial self-declaration for the 2026 general election.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Reasserts Voting System Security Amid Political Challenges
Brazil’s TSE details extensive security and audit processes for its electronic voting system to counter political disinformation.
Lula Coalition Secures Largest Block of Free Electoral Airtime for Presidential Race
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court set the free airtime, giving incumbent Lula's coalition a significant advantage over Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil’s 2026 General Election Sees Over 20,500 Candidates Register for All Offices
Brazil's general election draws 20,506 candidates for President, Congress, and state posts, a significant reduction from 2022.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Confirms Seven International Observer Missions for 2026 General Elections
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court confirmed a record seven international missions, including the OAS and EU, will monitor the 2026 elections to bolster confidence in electoral integrity.
Brazil’s TSE Details Electronic Voting Audit Process to Counter Electoral Integrity Claims Ahead of 2026
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court is publicly detailing its multi-stage auditing process, including the Boletim de Urna, to reassure global observers ahead of the 2026 elections.
Brazil Invites Record International Scrutiny for 2026 Elections, Including OAS and European Union
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has invited at least seven major international bodies to observe the 2026 general elections, reinforcing a commitment to electoral integrity.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Unanimously Bans Presidential Candidate Pablo Marçal from Debates and Public Funds
The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) issued a temporary injunction crippling the presidential campaign of Pablo Marçal over his ineligibility.
Brazilian TSE Defends Algorithmic Curb on Big Tech After US Official Calls Rule 'Censorship'
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court is defending a new rule limiting platforms from algorithmically recommending political candidates.
Record Number of LGBT+ Candidates File in Brazil as Campaigning for General Election Begins
Over 20,500 candidates filed for Brazil’s 2026 election, featuring a record number of LGBT+ hopefuls.
Brazil Trails Europe in Social Media Ad Transparency, Raising Foreign Influence Concerns
A joint study found political ad transparency on Meta and other platforms in Brazil is far weaker than in the EU and UK, complicating election oversight.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Limits Big Tech Algorithm Influence for 2026 Election, Drawing US Criticism
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court restricted platform algorithms from promoting political content ahead of the 2026 election, prompting US criticism.
Brazil’s TSE Receives Election Integrity Plans From Digital Platforms Ahead of 2026 Vote
Major digital platforms and AI providers with over 5 million users in Brazil submitted compliance plans to the Superior Electoral Court.