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Brazil’s Supreme Court Pauses Final Review of Indigenous Land Demarcation Rules
The STF is weighing motions that determine if compensation rules for non-Indigenous occupants will stall land claims.
Lula-Backed 40-Hour Work Week Proposal Reaches Critical Senate Committee
Brazil's Senate President sent the constitutional amendment for a 40-hour work week to the key Constitution and Justice Committee, signaling a government priority.
Brazil Supreme Court Upholds State Laws That Effectively End Amazon Soy Moratorium
Brazil's Supreme Court dealt a major blow to conservation, validating tax penalties for companies that adhere to the successful Amazon Soy Moratorium.
Lula Delays US Ambassador Approval Until After October Election, Escalating Diplomatic Feud
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is withholding approval of the US Ambassador-designate, Daniel Perez, until after the October general election, triggering a reciprocal move by Washington.
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 Supreme Court Set to Decide Fate of Corrupt Politicians Ahead of Election
The STF will resume its vote on the Clean Slate Law, a ruling that will determine the eligibility of figures like Eduardo Cunha.
Brazil STF Suspends Final 'Marco Temporal' Ruling Over Key Disagreement on Land Compensation
Supreme Federal Court pauses judgment on Indigenous Lands appeals, leaving multi-billion dollar compensation framework on hold.
Lula Government Fast-Tracks Constitutional Amendment for 40-Hour Workweek
Brazil's government is pushing a PEC through the Senate to cut the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours with no reduction in pay.
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.
Brazil’s São Paulo Gubernatorial Race: Haddad Pledges to End ‘Artificial Ignorance’ in School AI Programs
PT candidate Fernando Haddad pledges to overhaul São Paulo's controversial digital education strategy, calling it 'artificial ignorance.'
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.
Lula Freezes Approval of All New Ambassadors, Escalating Diplomatic Row With US
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has halted all ambassador approvals until after the October election, citing a refusal to tolerate foreign interference.
Brazil’s Economic Slowdown Hits as Election Campaign Heats Up
Brazil's key economic activity index fell 0.6% in June, confirming a sharp slowdown as the 2026 general election campaign begins.
Political Risk Premium Drives Record Foreign Capital Outflow from Brazil’s Stock Market
Foreign investors pulled billions from the B3 ahead of the October 2026 election, raising Brazil's political risk premium.
Judicial Probes and Electoral Airtime Shape Brazil's High-Stakes Presidential Race
Brazil's political landscape is defined by judicial scrutiny on the Lula family and a key electoral airtime victory for the incumbent's coalition.
Brazil’s Electoral Risk Climbs as Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Tie in Simulated Runoff Poll
A new Datafolha poll shows President Lula in a technical tie with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro for the 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff.
Tight Lula-Bolsonaro Presidential Race Confirmed by New Datafolha Poll
Brazil’s political split remains deeply entrenched, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a technical tie, while a pro-market governor dominates São Paulo.
Brazil Court Ruling Suspends Stricter Penalties for Clandestine Transport, Creating Regulatory Vacuum
A Federal Justice injunction has temporarily suspended new, tougher ANTT penalties for platform-based transport operators in Brazil.
Rio Drug Gangs Operating Drone Pilot Schools to Weaponize Favelas
Police investigations in Rio de Janeiro reveal that the Comando Vermelho is running training courses to arm drones with explosive devices.
São Paulo Gubernatorial Candidate Fernando Haddad Proposes State Development Bank in BNDES Model
PT candidate Fernando Haddad proposes turning Desenvolve SP into a development bank to fund reindustrialization in São Paulo.
Opposition Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Pitches R$190 Billion Fiscal Cut, Signals Review of Ethanol Blend Mandate
Brazil presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro proposes deep expenditure cuts and a review of the recently raised 32% ethanol blend.
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.
Federal Police Probe Links More BRB Directors to Massive Banco Master Scandal
Federal Police in Brazil have widened their probe into the R$11.5 billion irregular acquisition of credit portfolios by state-owned Banco de Brasília.
Brazil STF Justice Mendonça Orders Federal Police Probe Into Leaks in Lula's Son Case
Justice André Mendonça of the Brazil STF has ordered the Federal Police to investigate leaks in the 'Lulinha' corruption case, escalating institutional tension.
Brazil Supreme Court Judge Revokes Pension of Ex-Police Chief Silvinei Vasques for Election Meddling
STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled that former PRF Director-General Silvinei Vasques loses his public pension after his conviction for using the federal police to interfere in the 2022 Brazilian elections.
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.
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.
Bolsonaro Camp Signals Policy Reversal Threat to Brazil’s New 32% Ethanol Blend Mandate
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro criticized the temporary E32 ethanol blend hike, signaling policy uncertainty for Brazil's energy sector.
Brazil Federal Police Allege ‘Hidden Society’ in Influence Peddling Probe Against Lula’s Son
The Federal Police investigation against Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, Lulinha, centers on alleged corrupt influence in a medicinal cannabis deal.
Petrobras Secures Brazilian Navy Cooperation for High-Stakes Equatorial Margin Drilling
New naval cooperation agreement boosts legal and logistical security for Brazil's controversial oil frontier near the Amazon River mouth.