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Brazil TSE to Decide if Former DF Governor Arruda Can Run
Brazil's high electoral court, the TSE, will rule on whether former DF Governor José Roberto Arruda remains barred from running under the Clean Slate Law.
Renan Santos Defies Red Command Campaign Ban in Fortaleza
Brazilian presidential candidate Renan Santos challenged a campaign ban by the Red Command drug faction, holding a motorcade in a tense Fortaleza neighborhood.
Brazil Supreme Court Feud Escalates as Moraes Case Heads to Plenary
Justice André Mendonça has cleared a case involving alleged leaked messages between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a disgraced banker for a full court vote.
Brazil Election: Corruption and Democracy Top Voter Concerns in Poll
A new Quaest poll shows Brazilian voters prioritize clean records and democratic commitment over political feuds involving the Supreme Court.
Brazil Congress Defers Key Labor and Security Reforms Until After Elections
Brazil's Senate postpones highly anticipated votes on ending the 6x1 work week and public security reform until after the October 2026 elections.
Brazil Banco Master Scandal Reshapes 2026 Race and Court Reform
Leaked texts between a jailed banker and Justice Alexandre de Moraes fuel conservative impeachment demands and force President Lula to propose judicial reform.
Brazil Tax Reform to Hike Domestic Airfares by 16%, Lobby Warns
A study by ALTA warns that Brazil's new CBS and IBS tax system could slash domestic flight demand by 21% as airlines pass higher costs to consumers.
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 and Flávio Bolsonaro Locked in Tight 2026 Race as Undecided Voters Vanish
A new September 2026 Quaest poll shows a tightening Brazilian presidential election, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the runoff.
Brazil Lula Clinches Key Wins but Labor and Security Reforms Shelved
President Lula secured critical legislative victories in Brazil's Congress, but major labor and public security reforms are frozen until after the 2026 elections.
Brazil Projects Record Revenue for 2026, But Debt Load and New Taxes Undercut Fiscal Stability
Brazil forecasts a record R$ 3.24 trillion revenue for 2026, though rising debt and new taxes temper optimism.
Bolsonaro Challenger Proposes R$190 Billion Fiscal Cut and 20-Year Legal Stability for Investors
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential platform targets a 1.5% GDP cut, a new fiscal framework, and Judiciary spending.
Brazil’s Presidential Race Hinges on Contrasting, Criticized Fiscal Plans
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offer starkly different fiscal strategies to tackle Brazil's rising public debt, but neither plan satisfies economists.
Brazil’s Next President Must Find R$350 Billion Fiscal Effort to Stabilize Debt
Analysts warn that Brazil's next president, whether Lula or Bolsonaro, must implement a 2.5% of GDP fiscal effort to stabilize the national debt.
Presidential Candidate Augusto Cury Failed to Declare Five Companies, Including Three in Florida, to TSE
Brazilian presidential candidate Augusto Cury, who declared the largest patrimony, omitted five companies from his required asset list.
Brazil Judiciary Conflict Escalates as Senate Candidate Dallagnol Exposes STF Justice Zanin's Private Data
The Paraná Electoral Court ordered a probe after Deltan Dallagnol’s defense published Justice Cristiano Zanin’s confidential financial data.
Scandal of Top Justice’s Alleged Ties to Banker Plunges Brazil Supreme Court into Institutional Crisis
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) faces an unprecedented crisis after revelations of a key justice’s alleged ties to a disgraced banker.
Brazil Federal Police Association Seeks Recusal of Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet in STF Crisis Probe
Federal Police delegates accuse Brazil’s top prosecutor of conflict of interest in a probe targeting a report that exposed judicial tension.
STF Justice Gilmar Mendes Proposes Ban on Police and Military Aides in Court Cabinets
Brazil's Supreme Court could ban police and military staff from justice's advisory roles after judicial-political crisis.
Brazil Labor Unions Mobilize to Force Vote on 40-Hour Work Week Before Election
Unions ramp up pressure on Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the work week.
Datafolha Poll Shows 57% of Brazilian Voters Decided Early, Signaling Deep Polarization
New Datafolha polling reveals an unusually high level of voter determination ahead of Brazil's presidential election, pointing to a highly polarized electorate.
US Tariff Threat Becomes Central Political Weapon in Brazil’s Presidential Election
The threat of a 50% US tariff on Brazilian goods has fueled a sharp clash between President Lula and rival Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of the October vote.
Brazil Supreme Court Institutional Crisis Deepens as Justices Demand Sanctions Over Banking Scandal
Feud between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over the Banco Master scandal injects deep risk into Brazil's rule of law.
Brazil’s CMN Expands Rural Debt Renegotiation Window for Climate-Affected Farmers
Brazil's top financial policy body extended the deadline for debt relief for producers hit by extreme weather.
Brazil’s Labor Reform Push: 40-Hour Work Week Advance Triggers Cost Alert for Service Sector
Brazil's Senate is set to vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the work week from 44 to 40 hours without a pay cut, raising labor cost concerns.
Lula Calls for 'Profound Reforms' of Brazilian Judiciary Amid STF Ethics Crisis
President Lula demanded structural reform of the judiciary as Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes faces a scandal involving a disgraced banker.
Brazil’s Tax Reform Faces Dual Uncertainty as 2027 VAT Rate Remains Unset Amid Election Battle
Businesses cannot finalize 2027 financial plans as the final CBS/IBS rate is unknown, while a key challenger proposes revising the new VAT system.
Brazil Infrastructure Spending Faces Crossroads: State-Led PAC Program vs. Private Concessions
Brazil's election pits the government's R$1.3 trillion Novo PAC against the opposition's push for private infrastructure concessions.
Former Brazil Army Commander Confirms Bolsonaro Proposed Coup Plan to Military Leaders
General Freire Gomes testified that Jair Bolsonaro presented a draft decree to annul the 2022 election.
Ibovespa Surges 5.4% as Brazilian Market Prices In Shift Toward Fiscal Conservatism
Brazil's stock market rallied sharply on new polls suggesting a right-wing presidential victory is possible, boosting investor hopes for fiscal reform.