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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.
Tightening Brazil Presidential Race Boosts Fiscal Hope, Shaking Local Assets
New polls showing a technical tie between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro spurred a rally in Brazilian assets, lifting fiscal discipline hopes.
Brazilian Tech Company Bemobi Moves to Absorb Subsidiary 7AZ to Streamline Operations
Brazilian mobile digital services firm Bemobi is incorporating its wholly-owned subsidiary 7AZ Softwares to reduce costs and simplify its corporate structure.
Brazil’s Healthcare Giants Bradsaúde and Rede D’Or Expand Joint Venture into Minas Gerais
The Atlântica D’Or joint venture is investing R$130 million to acquire a stake in Hospital Biocor, marking its first expansion outside São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
‘Electoral Trade’ Drives Brazilian Market Surge as Presidential Race Tightens
Brazil's Ibovespa is on a historic winning streak as investors bet on a tightening presidential race, seeking greater fiscal stability.
Tightening Presidential Race in Brazil Sends Market Volatility Soaring
A new Quaest poll showing a second-round tie between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro triggered a major Brazilian market rally.
Former Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco Confirmed to Brazil’s Powerful Fiscal Oversight Court
Rodrigo Pacheco, 49, secured a lifetime post on the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), shifting a major political player into the top fiscal oversight body.
Flávio Bolsonaro Taps Ex-Minister Sachsida to Bolster Economic Platform, Signal Market Alignment
Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro adds former Mines and Energy Minister Adolfo Sachsida to his economic team ahead of October elections.
Brazil's New Internet Liability Law Ends Safe Harbor, Imposing 'Duty of Care' on Global Tech Platforms
Brazil's Supreme Court ruling and presidential decrees replace the judicial-order content removal rule, sharply raising compliance costs.
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.
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.
Brazil Toughens Big Tech Liability with New Decrees, Mandating Action Without Court Order
President Lula signs decrees modifying the Marco Civil da Internet, holding platforms civilly liable for illicit content like hate speech and digital fraud.
JBS Owner J&F Enters Brazil’s Strategic Defense Sector with Acquisition of Avibras
Brazilian conglomerate J&F, controller of JBS, acquires strategic defense firm Avibras, a move following President Lula's push for the national defense industry.
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.
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.
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.
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 Government Advances Gas Subsidy Round for 15 Million Families
Brazil's government releases the August round of the 'Gás do Povo' program, providing free cooking gas to low-income families ahead of the election.
Statistical Tie Looms in Brazil: Datafolha Poll Expected to Confirm Tightening Presidential Race
The first post-campaign Datafolha poll is due today, with previous surveys showing President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the runoff.
STF Minister Mendonça to Retain Lulinha Inquiries, Escalating Judicial Risk for Lula
Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça is expected to keep corruption probes against President Lula’s son, Fábio Luís, at the STF.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Resumes High-Stakes Tax Case With R$22 Billion Fiscal Impact
STF is judging if Brazilian companies must pay tax on profits held abroad by foreign subsidiaries, with $4.2 billion at stake.
Speculators’ Aggressive Soybean Bets Signal Upside for Brazilian Growers
Large speculators placed a massive net-long bet on soybean futures, signaling potential higher prices for Brazil's record harvest.
Lula’s Son Investigation Faces Jurisdiction Battle Between PGR and Brazil’s Supreme Court
Brazil’s top prosecutor seeks to move the influence-peddling probe into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva out of the STF.
STF Poised to Reject Bid to Move Influence Peddling Case Against Lula’s Son
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça is expected to keep the investigation into Brazilian President Lula's son, Lulinha, in the high court.