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Lula Demands Full Transparency in ‘Caso Master,’ Citing Electoral Impact of Judicial Leaks
President Lula called for the urgent, full declassification of the 'Caso Master' files amid a political crisis at the Supreme Court.

STF President Fachin Centralizes Power to End Deepening Judicial Conflict
Brazil's Supreme Court President moved to depersonalize a severe internal fight by centralizing power ahead of a key Plenary vote.

Lula Ramps Up Fuel Subsidy Amid $100 Oil and Election Pressure, Raising Fiscal Alert
Brazil's President Lula signs decree cutting R$0.63/liter federal tax on gasoline weeks before election, sparking deficit fears.

Lula Bypasses Fiscal Rule with R$6.6 Billion Fuel Subsidy, Renewing Brazil Fiscal Concern
President Lula authorized a massive R$6.6 billion extraordinary credit for fuel subsidies, raising concerns about the new fiscal framework.

Brazil Opens $1.3 Billion Fuel Subsidy to Shield Consumers from Global Oil Shock
President Lula signs Provisional Measure for R$6.6 billion in subsidies to stabilize diesel prices and fight inflation.

Lula Reiterates 'Dream' of Reversing Eletrobras Privatization, Setting 2026 Election Risk
Former President Lula has reignited political risk for investors in Brazil's largest utility, Eletrobras, by calling its 2022 privatization the 'biggest theft' and vowing to return it to state control.

Brazil Bill Advances Social Security for Gig Workers, Shields Platforms from Employment Ties
A bill in the Brazilian Congress proposes a low-cost private pension scheme for gig workers, sidestepping the controversial issue of formal employment.

Brazil’s AGU Challenges STF Minister’s Order Removing Federal Police Director in New Institutional Crisis
The Attorney General's Office asked the Supreme Court President to suspend a minister's order removing the Federal Police chief.

Brazil Toughens Big Tech Liability, Citing 'Systemic Failures' on User Content
Presidential decrees in Brazil implement a Supreme Court ruling, ending the ‘safe harbor’ for digital platforms and increasing compliance risk.

Brazil’s Soaring Public Debt at 82.5% of GDP Puts Fiscal Plans at Center of 2026 Election
Brazil's public debt-to-GDP ratio has reached 82.5%, forcing presidential candidates Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro to offer deeply divergent paths.

Tightening Brazil Election Race Lifts Real as Markets Price In Bolsonaro Fiscal Restraint
The Brazilian Real has strengthened to a three-week high against the dollar after polls showed President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro locked in a technical tie.

Former Military Chiefs Detail Bolsonaro’s Coup Plot, Confirm Brazil Faced Imminent Rupture After 2022 Election
New book and police testimony confirm former President Jair Bolsonaro personally presented a coup plot to military leaders to overturn the 2022 election.

Lula and Bolsonaro Son Tied in Second Round, High Rejection Signals Deep Brazil Polarization
Recent polls show President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are locked in a technical tie for the second round.

Deadlock in Brazil Presidential Race Solidifies Political Risk Premium Weeks Before Vote
A new Quaest poll shows President Lula and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro tied for the runoff, ensuring political uncertainty that hampers Selic rate cuts.

Brazil Survey Shows 81% of Voters Want Candidates Who Believe in God
A new Brazil election survey from UFF highlights the powerful and central role of religion in the Brazilian electorate's political demands.

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Tied at 41% in Second-Round Poll, Confirming High Uncertainty for Brazil Election
New Quaest poll shows Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro locked in a 41%-41% tie for the second round, guaranteeing a volatile runoff.

STF President Fachin Cancels Meeting with Bar Association on Judiciary Ethics Crisis
The head of Brazil’s Supreme Court canceled a meeting with the OAB over an ethics scandal, deepening an institutional conflict ahead of the election.

Lula’s Disapproval Hits 50%, Pushing Brazil Election Into Technical Tie
New Quaest poll shows President Lula’s net approval at its lowest this year, tied with Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff.

Brazil’s Election Turns on Coup Plot Details, Supreme Court War, and Economic Squeeze
A statistical tie in Brazil's presidential race heightens institutional clashes, as a new book reveals coup details and the STF faces a "rotten orange" threat.

Brazil Presidential Candidate Vows Vague ‘Adaptations’ to Widely Used PIX Payment System
Augusto Cury, a leading presidential candidate, promised to alter PIX, fueling uncertainty in the country's multi-billion dollar fintech sector.

Supply Squeeze Pushes Brazilian Rents Above Official Inflation Rate
Residential rents in Brazil's major cities are surging faster than inflation, driven by high interest rates and a lack of housing supply.

Flávio Bolsonaro Vows to Replace Five Supreme Court Justices, Calls Target a 'Rotten Orange'
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro escalated his fight with the STF, promising to oust Justice Alexandre de Moraes and appoint five new ministers.

Brazilian Presidential Candidate Augusto Cury Vows Pix 'Adaptations' Amid U.S. Trade War Threat
Presidential candidate Augusto Cury pledges "adaptations" to Brazil's popular Pix payment system, navigating a balance between its domestic popularity and the threat of a U.S. trade war over regulatory concerns.

Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro in Statistical Tie for Brazil Presidential Election Runoff
New Quaest poll shows Lula 42% and Flávio Bolsonaro 41% in 2026 runoff, signaling peak political uncertainty for the October vote.

Brazil’s ‘Second Rent’ Crisis: Condominium Fees and New Rents Outpace Official Inflation
Urban living costs in Brazil are rising sharply as residential condo fees and new rental prices significantly exceed the official inflation rate.

Lula’s Independence Day Speech Hardens Stance on Sovereignty, Signaling Resource Nationalism
President Lula used his Sept 7 address to stress national control over resources like critical minerals and Amazon oil.

Presidential Candidate Zema Calls for Arrest of STF Justice Moraes, Escalating Brazil’s Institutional Crisis
Romeu Zema, a Brazilian presidential candidate, demanded the arrest of STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes at a Sept 7 rally in São Paulo.

Presidential Candidate Augusto Cury Puts Privatization of Brazil’s Deficit-Ridden Post Office Back on the Table
Presidential candidate Augusto Cury has revived the push to privatize Correios after the Brazilian Post Office reported a massive R$8.5 billion loss.

Lula Rejects Foreign Trade Pressure, Declares Brazil ‘Will Not Be a Colony’ on Independence Day
Brazilian President Lula used his September 7th address to assert national sovereignty over trade and critical resources.

OAS Confirms Fifth Electoral Observation Mission for Brazil’s 2026 General Election
Organization of American States will deploy an independent mission for the October 4 and 25 presidential and general elections.