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Brazil Probes Alleged U.S. Funding Targeting Supreme Court Integrity
Attorney General Jorge Messias has requested a Federal Police probe into a reported $1 million U.S. State Department grant targeting Brazil's high court.
US-Brazil Tensions Rise as Trump and Lula Clash Over Election Meddling
Donald Trump says he is watching the Brazil election closely, while President Lula demands an investigation into alleged US funding targeting the Supreme Court.
Brazil Demands Probe Into Alleged Trump Funding of Far-Right Groups
Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office has requested a criminal probe into whether the U.S. State Department under Donald Trump funneled $1 million to groups targeting the Supreme Court.
Lula Campaign Escalates Geopolitical Rhetoric, Accuses Donald Trump of Seeking to 'Colonize' Brazil
Lula’s re-election campaign claims rival Flávio Bolsonaro is 'Trump's candidate' who would surrender Brazil's natural resources.
US-China Trade Truce Triggers Sharp Slowdown in Chinese Buying of Brazil Soybeans
Chinese commercial buyers have sharply reduced purchases of Brazilian soybeans after the US and China extended a trade truce.
US-China Trade Talks Threaten Brazil’s Dominance in Global Soybean Market
A high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping today could finalize a deal for China to buy 25 million tonnes of US soy annually, directly undercutting Brazil's position as the world's largest supplier.
US Lawmakers Accuse Trump Administration of Interfering in Brazilian Election
Thirty-one Democratic US lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for a "multifaceted campaign" to destabilize Brazil's elections just days before the first round vote.
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.
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.
Lula Suspends Tariff Threat on US Goods, But Keeps Economic Reciprocity Law Ready
President Lula announced Brazil will hold off on retaliatory tariffs against the US while trade negotiations continue, despite a formal start to the reciprocity process.
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.
Lula to Open UN General Assembly with Call for Security Council Reform and Warning Against Election Interference
Brazil's President Lula will use UN platform to push for Global South power and caution US against meddling in his re-election bid.
Lula Links New Equatorial Margin Oil Frontier to Sovereignty, Warning of US Interest
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called the Equatorial Margin a potential "new pre-sal," framing the exploration push by Petrobras as a defense of Brazilian sovereignty against perceived US interest.
Trump Administration Tied Tariff Relief to Brazil’s 2026 Election Interference Veto
Documents show the U.S. demanded Brazil protect political dissidents—seen as an attempt to intervene for ineligible former President Bolsonaro—to lift 50% tariffs in late 2025.
US-Brazil Tariff Talks Fail to End Trump-Era 37.5% Tax on Key Brazilian Exports
Brazilian exporters face continued high costs after trade talks with the US failed to remove combined tariffs of up to 37.5%.
Brazil Formally Triggers Retaliation Process Against US Tariffs Under New Reciprocity Law
Brazil has begun the formal process to apply its Economic Reciprocity Law against US tariffs, escalating bilateral trade tensions.
Lula-Trump Phone Call Restarts Talks to Defuse Looming US Tariff Threat on Brazilian Goods
Brazil's Lula and US President Trump spoke for an hour, agreeing to resume talks to counter the 25% US tariffs recently imposed on Brazilian products.
Election Risk Trumps Yield: Global Funds Unwind Favored Brazilian Real Carry Trade
Institutional investors are moving away from the Brazilian Real after major banks downgraded assets, pricing in a high 'electoral risk premium' over fiscal uncertainty.
Lula-Trump Call Re-Opens Trade Dialogue as US and Brazil Negotiators Target Tariffs
US and Brazilian trade officials will resume technical talks on US tariffs next week, following a call between Presidents Lula and Trump.
U.S. Revokes Brazil Ambassador’s Visa as Lula Withholds Approval for Trump Nominee Daniel Perez
Diplomatic row escalates after Brazil delays agrément for US ambassador nominee Daniel Perez until after October election.
US Sanctions Threat Against Moraes Escalates Brazil Election Risk
The Trump administration is reportedly considering reimposing sanctions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, introducing new geopolitical friction.
Lula Escalates US Diplomatic Row After Ambassador's Visa Revocation, Citing Election Interference
US revocation of Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti's visa is now central to Brazil's election-year feud with the Trump administration.
US Authorizes Offensive Cyber Operations Targeting Transnational Criminal Organizations, Including Brazil's PCC and Comando Vermelho
A new US National Security Presidential Memorandum allows private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups like Brazil's PCC and CV.
US Revokes Brazilian Ambassador's Visa, Escalating Diplomatic Crisis Ahead of October Election
US visa revocation for Ambassador Viotti formalizes diplomatic rift with Lula's government, adding political risk to the Real and Brazilian ADRs.
ISA Energia Net Income Plunges 32% as R$17.7 Billion Debt Load Trumps Operating Gains
Brazilian utility ISAE4 reported a 32% net income drop to R$174M in 2Q26, underscoring high-rate pressure on indebted infrastructure stocks.
Trump Renews National Emergency Against Brazil, Extending IEEPA Sanctions Threat Until 2027
The US extended its 'national emergency' on Brazil, maintaining the legal power (IEEPA) to impose sanctions and raising geopolitical risk for the Brazilian Real and US-exposed firms.
Hawkish Fed Speculation Trumps Soft IPCA-15, Pushing USD/BRL Higher
Real fails to gain ground after mid-July inflation undershoots expectations, as market focus shifts to hawkish Fed outlook.
Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Brazil Take Effect as Planalto Waits
New 25% U.S. Section 301 tariffs on Brazilian goods take effect, targeting $15 billion in exports while Brazil holds off on immediate retaliation.
Trump Generic Drug Tariffs Give Manufacturers Two-Year Window
Trump delays generic drug tariffs to 2028 under Section 232, giving global pharma firms a two-year window to reshore supply chains before a 100% duty hits.
Trump Tariffs to Hit 36.5% of Brazil Ag Exports to US
A 25% US tariff taking effect July 22 will hit $4.6 billion of Brazilian agricultural exports, squeezing margins and forcing a pivot to alternative global markets.