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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Locked in Dead Heat Ahead of Brazil Vote
New polls show President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight race, signaling deep polarization as Brazil prepares for the first-round presidential vote.
Lula targets credit card limits as revolving debt hits record highs
President Lula proposes restricting Brazilians to one credit card each as revolving credit card debt reaches a record R$ 311 billion.
Brazil Tax Relief Fuels BlackRock-Backed AI Data Center Push
Brazil's newly enacted Redata program offers five-year tax exemptions on hardware imports, accelerating Odata's massive regional data center expansion.
Brazil’s Soaring Public Debt Traps Next President on Spending and Policy
A gross public debt ratio of 82.9% of GDP will severely restrict the incoming Brazilian administration's ability to finance new policy, forcing a quick fiscal reckoning.
Lula’s Comment on Drug Traffickers as ‘Victims’ Fuels Political Polarization in Brazil
A controversial remark by President Lula during a trip to Indonesia about drug traffickers being 'victims of users' sparked fierce opposition backlash.
Brazil's Widened 2026 Fiscal Deficit Projection Revives Market Uncertainty Ahead of October Election
Brazil's government widened its 2026 primary deficit forecast, triggering market concern over fiscal targets before the October 4 presidential vote.
Lula’s Pre-Election Fiscal Pledge Fails to Ease Brazil’s Market Debt Anxiety
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stressed a commitment to fiscal stability days before the election, but investors remain unconvinced the government can curb rising public debt under the current spending rule.
Brazil’s Lula Imposes Immediate Ban on Online Betting, Hitting NASDAQ-Listed Inspired Entertainment
A presidential decree in Brazil has banned regulated online betting and gaming, costing Inspired Entertainment an estimated $3 million in Q4 revenue.
OAS Chief Observer for Brazil Election Sparks US Discomfort Over Political Ties to Lula
The Organization of American States' choice of former Chilean Foreign Minister José Miguel Insulza to head its 2026 Brazil election mission has raised concerns in the US over his historical political alignment with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Lula Rejects 'Colonial Logic' at UN, Demands Value-Added Processing for Brazil's Critical Minerals
Brazilian President Lula da Silva used his UNGA speech to call for multilateral reform and defend national sovereignty over resources.
Lula Government Abruptly Bans Regulated Online Betting, Costing Operators R$2.5 Billion
Brazil's government reversed its sports betting law, costing operators R$2.55 billion, while the Supreme Court faces a corruption crisis.
Brazil Voids All Online Betting Licenses Overnight, Signaling Extreme Regulatory Risk
Brazil's government banned fixed-odds betting via executive decree, voiding R$30 million licenses without compensation and raising fears over digital sector stability.
Lula’s R$43 Billion Pre-Election Measures Leave Incoming Brazil Administration Facing 2027 Fiscal Gap
Three new social spending and revenue-cutting measures enacted by the Lula administration created a R$42.3 billion hole in the 2027 budget.
Lula Bans All Fixed-Odds Betting Days Before Election, Citing Public Health Crisis
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a Provisional Measure banning online betting in Brazil, reversing a recently regulated R$10 billion industry.
Brazil Presidential Race Enters Final Week in Technical Tie, Driving Political Uncertainty
President Lula and challenger Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are statistically tied in new polling ahead of the October 4 vote.
Brazil’s Lula Blasts UN Security Council 'Inaction,' Demands Global South Permanent Seats
President Lula opens 81st UN General Assembly, renewing his call for immediate Security Council reform to reflect a changed world order.
Lula Vows 'Mandatory' Fiscal Stability to Business Leaders Days Before Tight Brazil Election
President Lula da Silva promised economic health to 700 executives amid high debt and a tight race with the Bolsonaro camp.
Brazil’s New Critical Minerals Law Sparks Investor Uncertainty Over Foreign Deals
New Brazilian law grants a government council veto power over foreign investment in sectors like lithium and nickel, creating legal uncertainty.
Fiscal Credibility Crisis, Not Election, Drives Brazil Market Volatility
Markets watch Brazil's Congress as Lula's spending priorities undermine the government's fiscal framework credibility.
Lula Launches R$15 Billion Debt Buyback to Clear R$150 Billion in Family Debt Pre-Election
President Lula's 'Desenrola 3.0' program targets mass consumer debt relief just days before Brazil's general election.
Lula Proposes Up to Six Years in Prison for Online Betting Operators in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is moving to criminalize the recently regulated online gambling sector, proposing up to six years in prison for operators and those who advertise for them.
Brazil Formally Challenges US Tariffs Up to 37.5% at WTO, Citing Discrimination
Brasília initiates formal consultations at the WTO over a 'tarifaço' of U.S. duties hitting Brazilian exports like steel and sugar.
Lula Blasts UN Security Council as 'Hostage' to Inaction, Outlines Assertive Brazil Foreign Policy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his address to the UN General Assembly to fiercely criticize the Security Council's failure to prevent global conflict, while asserting Brazil's non-aligned stance and sovereignty.
Lula’s UN Speech Confronts Major Powers on Gaza, Tariffs, and Sovereignty
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his UN address to criticize the Security Council's inaction, condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, and warn against using tariffs for political leverage.
Lula Challenges UN Security Council’s ‘Immobility’ in Fiery UNGA Address
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his opening address at the 79th UN General Assembly to demand urgent reform of the UN Security Council, calling the permanent members’ veto power a "flaw.
Brazil Fires Back at US Tariffs, Formally Initiates Reciprocity Law Process
Brazil formally launched a mechanism to consider countermeasures against US tariffs, a move that raises the controversial prospect of taxing repatriated profits and dividends.
Brazilian Real Volatility Spikes as Lula Regains Narrow Lead in Election Poll
Political uncertainty ahead of Brazil's presidential election sent the Real to its highest level against the dollar since August, prompting a currency market intervention by the Central Bank.
Lula Campaign Uses Bad Bunny’s Anti-Colonial Anthem to Frame Brazil Election as Sovereignty Fight
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's campaign launched a new ad using a version of Bad Bunny's hit "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii" to promote national sovereignty and criticize perceived US influence.
Brazilian Intelligence Flags ‘Critical’ Risk of US Pressure on Elections as Foreign Observers Arrive
Brazil’s Intelligence Agency warned of a ‘critical’ risk of US pressure on the 2026 election, adding a geopolitical layer to the race.
Lula Opens UN Assembly with Call for Urgent Security Council Reform, Citing Low Credibility
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened the UN General Assembly by fiercely criticizing the Security Council's inaction, calling for its urgent reform, and reasserting a foreign policy centered on multilateralism and the Global South.