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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 Faria Lima Securitizer Faces Asset Freezes Over Debt Crisis
São Paulo court orders asset freezes against Euro Securitizadora as the Faria Lima firm defaults on R$ 741 million owed to thousands of retail investors.
EU Audit Clears Path for Brazil to Resume High-Value Poultry and Honey Exports
Brazil's sanitary controls for poultry and honey exports received a "satisfactory" rating from an EU audit, paving the way for market reinstatement.
EU Trade Blockade on Brazilian Meat Hits JBS, Marfrig Over Antimicrobial Rules
The EU suspended imports of Brazilian animal products, a $1.84 billion export market, after Brazil failed to meet new antimicrobial rules.
Brazil Court Freezes Assets of Euro Securitizadora on Signs of 'Patrimonial Destructuring'
São Paulo court is accelerating asset freezes against non-regulated Euro Securitizadora after it defaulted on R$741 million debt to over 4,200 retail investors.
EU Ban on Brazilian Meat Over Antibiotic Concerns Squeezes Premium Export Margins
The EU has suspended imports of Brazilian meat, eggs, and honey due to non-compliance with antimicrobial use rules, costing a vital high-margin market.
São Paulo Court Accelerates Asset Freezes Against Securitizadora Over Signs of 'Asset Stripping'
Brazil's securitization market faces a legal precedent as a São Paulo court grants accelerated asset freezes against Euro Securitizadora.
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 Threatens ‘Reciprocal Measures’ After EU Blocks $1.84 Billion in Meat Exports Over Antimicrobial Use
Brasília warns of trade retaliation after the EU’s veto on beef, poultry, and honey imports takes effect, escalating a dispute that undermines the Mercosur-EU trade deal.
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 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.
EU Ban on Brazilian Meat Exports Takes Effect, Threatening Premium Market Access and ‘Seal of Quality’
The European Union formally suspended all imports of Brazilian animal products over a failure to meet full-cycle traceability standards for antimicrobial use.
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.
Political Crises and Trade Shock Dominate Day in Brazil as EU Halts Meat Imports and Supreme Court Faces Scandal
Brazil’s political stability falters amid a Supreme Court scandal and a tightening election, even as the EU suspends $2 billion in meat exports.
EU Suspends All Brazilian Meat Imports Over Antibiotic Control Failure, Pressuring $2 Billion in Exports
European Union bans all Brazilian animal products including beef and poultry over failure to comply with antimicrobial use rules, a trade loss of up to $2 billion.
EU Suspends Brazilian Beef and Animal Product Imports Over Antimicrobial Concerns
Brazil's multi-billion dollar agribusiness sector faces major disruption as the EU enforces a ban on meat and poultry over antibiotic misuse standards.
Lula Government Claims Brazil’s Social Security Queue Is ‘Zeroed’ Under New Metric, Despite 224,000 Overdue Claims
Brazil’s INSS queue is declared zeroed using a new definition that excludes cases within the legal limit, leaving a large backlog of complex, overdue claims.
Brazil Threatens Trade Retaliation as EU Ban on Meat Imports Takes Effect
The European Union has banned Brazilian meat imports over antimicrobial rules, prompting Brazil to warn of 'commercial reciprocity measures.'
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’s Electoral Court Confirms Seven International Observer Missions for 2026 General Elections
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court confirmed a record seven international missions, including the OAS and EU, will monitor the 2026 elections to bolster confidence in electoral integrity.
Brazil Invites Record International Scrutiny for 2026 Elections, Including OAS and European Union
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has invited at least seven major international bodies to observe the 2026 general elections, reinforcing a commitment to electoral integrity.
Presidential Candidate Zema Proposes Major Overhaul of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court
Romeu Zema, a leading candidate, detailed constitutional proposals to sharply reduce the power of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF).
Brazil Trails Europe in Social Media Ad Transparency, Raising Foreign Influence Concerns
A joint study found political ad transparency on Meta and other platforms in Brazil is far weaker than in the EU and UK, complicating election oversight.
UK Court Rejects STF Nullification, Upholds Freeze on Ex-Petrobras Executive’s Assets
A London Crown Court allowed the SFO to use Lava Jato evidence, directly challenging an STF ruling that had nullified its use in Brazil.
Presidential Candidate Romeu Zema Vows to Ban Sports Betting, Threatening Billions in Federal Tax Revenue
Frontrunner in Brazil's 2026 presidential election, Romeu Zema, pledges to ban the newly regulated sports betting market, creating massive regulatory uncertainty.
Lula’s Key Labor Reform Stalls in Senate Until After Elections Amid Political Maneuvering
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has shelved a proposed workweek reduction, a major Lula priority, until November, neutralizing a key electoral plank.
Brazil’s Twin Pressures: Fiscal Fear Meets State-Led Oil Boom
Growing public debt and bank demands for clarity clash with Lula's state-led growth agenda, as Petrobras announces a major oil find.
Romeu Zema Offers Pro-Market Alternative in Fragmented Brazil Election with Aggressive Privatization Push
Romeu Zema's presidential bid, backed by the Novo Party, is distinguished by its aggressive plan to privatize federal giants like Petrobras and Banco do Brasil.
Centrão’s Neutrality in Brazil Election Follows Report of Judicial Pressure Over Bank Scandal
Allegations link the Centrão bloc's decision to withhold support for Flávio Bolsonaro to implied threats of judicial action.