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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.
Brazil Presidential Candidate Ronaldo Caiado Proposes Strict STF Reform: Age 60 Minimum, 15-Year Term, Political Quarantine
Presidential hopeful Ronaldo Caiado is proposing a constitutional reform to limit STF justices' power and prevent political entanglement.
Brazil’s Country Risk Hits Lowest Level of Lula Term, Challenging Political Uncertainty Narrative
Brazil’s 5-year Credit Default Swap, a key measure of sovereign risk, fell to its lowest point since February 2020.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Crisis Deepens as ‘Dark Horse’ Plea Deal Reveals Financial Links and Impeachment Threats
Institutional crisis at Brazil’s Supreme Court escalates with political maneuvering and leaked details from the Daniel Vorcaro plea deal.
Brazil Supreme Court Chief Steps In as Justices War Over Probe Implicating Colleague
An institutional crisis at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court escalates as two powerful justices trade accusations over the 'Master Case' financial probe.
Brazil Senate Delays 40-Hour Work Week Vote Until After October Elections
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre postponed the vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum work week.
Lula’s 2026 Platform Signals Shift to Economic Nationalism, Prioritizing ‘Sovereignty’ and State-Led Development
President Lula's new political blueprint for Brazil emphasizes state control and reduced foreign influence, replacing his 'reconstruction' narrative.
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 Senate President Aims to Quell Supreme Court Crisis with 'Crossed Impeachment' Threat
Senate leader uses threat of dual impeachment to deter action against STF justices, raising political risk over abuse of authority claims.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Ends Tech Platform ‘Safe Harbor’ Liability Shield
Landmark STF decision declares Article 19 of the Marco Civil partially unconstitutional, requiring Big Tech to adopt proactive moderation.
Brazil Senate Approves Scrapping 20% Import Tax on Low-Value Foreign E-Commerce Purchases
Brazil's Congress finalized approval of a measure eliminating the 20% federal import tax on online purchases up to US$50, sparking retailer criticism.
Brazil Congress Finalizes Zero Federal Tax on E-commerce Purchases Up to US$50
Brazilian lawmakers approved a measure making the import tax exemption permanent for low-value international e-commerce purchases.
Brazil Supreme Court Faces Institutional Crisis Amid Judge Scandal and Push to Close 'Fake News' Inquiry
High-level corruption claims and public tension among justices threaten the credibility of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court.
Electoral Risk Imperils Brazil’s Tax Reform Implementation, Creating Legal Uncertainty
Brazil's landmark tax reform faces twin political risks from election fears, threatening policy stability and delaying key economic gains.
Unprecedented Crisis Grips Brazil Supreme Court as Justices Clash Over Banco Master Scandal
The internal conflict between STF Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça threatens the court's institutional stability.
Lula Sanctions New Funding Mechanism for Brazilian Justice System Amidst Calls for Deep Judicial Reform
President Lula approved new laws centralizing funds for courts and public defenders, a move tied to his push for judicial reform.
STF President Fachin Intervenes to Isolate Crisis Between Justices Moraes and Mendonça
Brazil’s Supreme Court President separated an investigation request to de-escalate an unprecedented public conflict between two key justices.
Brazil Supreme Court to Rule on Corporate Tax Incentive Case With Billions at Stake
The STF will decide if state ICMS tax incentives can be taxed by the federal government, impacting corporate Brazil.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Votes to Tax Foreign Subsidiary Profits, Even if Undistributed
Brazilian multinationals face higher tax burden as STF allows taxation of foreign subsidiary profits on an accrual basis, overturning prior legal shield.
Brazil’s STF Grants Insurers R$5.3 Billion Tax Relief on Technical Reserves
The Supreme Federal Court ruled that PIS/Cofins contributions should not be levied on income from the mandatory financial reserves of insurers.
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.
Plea Bargain Exposes R$150 Million Bank Funds Link to Pro-Bolsonaro Film and Lawmaker’s Aide
Brazil's corruption probe widens as a plea deal links R$150M in bank funds to a political film and a top deputy.
Revival of Brazil’s Controversial CPMF Tax Proposed by Minor Presidential Candidate
A candidate in Brazil's election proposes reviving the CPMF financial transaction tax, raising a low-probability, high-impact policy risk.
Brazil Elections 2026 See Record Surge in Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ Candidates
Diverse candidacies for Brazil's National Congress are at a record high, signaling a structural shift in the country's political landscape.
Brazil Election Policy Divide Puts Petrobras, State-Owned Giants on Sale Block
A stark contrast between President Lula’s state-led model and the opposition’s radical privatization plans dominates the 2026 Brazil election.
Brazil’s High Interest Rates to Persist as Election Campaigns Fail to Detail Fiscal Adjustment
Presidential candidates' vague economic plans increase sovereign risk, forcing the Central Bank to hold Brazil’s Selic rate high.
Lula Advisor Celso Amorim Warns Congress of US Intervention in Brazil Election, Citing Monroe Doctrine
Tensions rise as Lula's top advisor warns the US is using its historic Monroe Doctrine to justify meddling in the upcoming presidential election.
Lula Approval Slips to 45% as Tight Race with Flávio Bolsonaro Confirms High Political Uncertainty
New Datafolha poll shows President Lula's government disapproval hitting 51%, while his likely 2026 election runoff against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro remains a technical tie.