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Political and Fiscal Risk Triggers Foreign Capital Exodus from Brazil’s Stock Market
Foreign investors pulled a near-record R$12 billion from the B3 stock exchange in early August, signaling deep caution over political and fiscal uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
Statistical Tie in Brazilian Presidential Runoff Heightens Political Risk, Weighs on Markets
A new AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll shows President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the October runoff, driving new volatility in Brazilian assets.
Lula Sanctions Law Carving Out Fiscal Exceptions for Data Centers and Tax Benefits
President Lula approved Complementary Law 237/26, which creates exceptions to Brazil’s new fiscal framework, raising concerns about the government's ability to control spending.
Lula Sanctions R$7 Billion Critical Minerals Policy to Boost Processing, Targeting Global EV Supply Chain
Brazil's President Lula approved the National Policy for Critical and Strategic Minerals (PNMCE), offering R$7 billion in incentives to move beyond raw extraction.
Brazil Sanctions Tax Incentives for Data Centers, Tying Benefits to Renewable Energy and AI Investment
President Lula sanctioned Law 15.504, creating Redata, which suspends federal taxes on data center equipment but imposes strict sustainability and R&D requirements.
Lula Proposes STF Term Limits and Nepotism Ban Amid Brazil’s Judicial Crisis
President Lula called for a “profound reform” of Brazil's Supreme Court, demanding term limits and new ethics rules for ministers following the highly publicized Banco Master scandal.
Brazil Launches R$5.2 Billion Tax Incentive for Data Centers to Power AI and Cloud Ambitions
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned a new tax regime, Redata, to suspend federal taxes on data center equipment, a measure estimated to save the industry R$5.2 billion in 2026 and spur investment in AI infrastructure.
Lula’s Runoff Lead Over Bolsonaro Narrows to 7.3 Points Weeks Before Brazil Election
A new CNT/MDA poll shows President Lula's lead over challenger Flávio Bolsonaro tightening, indicating a highly contested final stretch before the October election.
New Brazil Poll Shows Flávio Bolsonaro Edging Ahead of Lula in Runoff Scenario
The latest Quaest poll shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro numerically leading President Lula in a second-round simulation, highlighting the tightening Brazil election race.
Statistical Tie in Brazil Presidential Race Brings Back Political Risk Premium to the Real
The Brazilian Real weakened sharply after new polls showed incumbent President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie, reintroducing a political risk premium to the currency.
Lula Calls for Full Disclosure in ‘Master Bank Case’ Amid Supreme Court Corruption Crisis
Brazil's President Lula da Silva demanded the unsealing of all records in the alleged 'biggest financial crime in Brazil’s history,' escalating a crisis involving the Supreme Federal Court's top justices.
Lula Demands Full Transparency in Banco Master Scandal, Calls It Brazil’s ‘Biggest Financial Crime’
President Lula called for the "complete lifting of the confidentiality" in the Banco Master case to address an "institutional crisis" in Brazil’s judiciary.
Political Risk Skyrockets as Outsider Augusto Cury Enters Statistical Tie with Lula and Bolsonaro
A Datafolha poll showing best-selling author Augusto Cury in a statistical tie with President Lula introduces significant political uncertainty into Brazil's election.
Lula’s R$200 Billion Pre-Election Stimulus Falls Short as Consumer Debt Limits Economic Impact
Economists estimate President Lula's major stimulus package is delivering less than two-thirds of its intended boost to Brazil's economy due to high household indebtedness and bank risk aversion.
New Polls Map Brazil's Deepening Regional Divide Ahead of October Election
Polling shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro dominating the conservative, agribusiness heartland while President Lula holds a narrow national lead, highlighting Brazil's extreme political polarization.
Lula Escalates Fiscal Risk, Dismissing Primary Surplus as 'Nonsense'
Brazilian President Lula da Silva attacked the country's primary fiscal surplus target, calling it "nonsense" and escalating concerns over sovereign risk.
President Lula Backs Term Limits for Brazil Supreme Court Justices Amid Institutional Crisis
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva supports a discussion on fixed terms for Supreme Court justices, a major institutional shift, as the court faces an unprecedented crisis.
Lula Urges Transparency as Unsealed PF Reports Deepen Brazil’s ‘Master Case’ Judicial Scandal
President Lula has called for full disclosure in the 'Master Case,' a spiraling financial investigation that now involves the alleged close relationship between a collapsed bank's owner and a powerful Supreme Court Justice.
Lula Re-election Platform Vows Adherence to Fiscal Rule While Targeting Congressional ‘Pork-Barrel’ Spending
Brazil's President Lula da Silva’s re-election platform promises to maintain the New Fiscal Framework while proposing a reorganization of parliamentary budget amendments.
10% of Voters Undecided: Brazil Presidential Race Remains Volatile as Lula, Bolsonaro Enter Final Stretch
The latest Datafolha poll shows President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the October election runoff, with a large bloc of uncommitted voters set to determine the outcome.
Lula Pressures Rio Grande do Sul Governor as R$6.5 Billion Climate Fund Stalls
President Lula criticized the slow disbursement of a R$6.5 billion climate infrastructure fund for Rio Grande do Sul, demanding approved resilience projects before releasing the remaining funds.
Statistical Tie in Brazil Presidential Polls Drives Market Volatility Ahead of October Election
A new AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll shows President Lula da Silva and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie, re-pricing political risk in Brazil.
Lula Demands 'Complete Disclosure' in Banco Master Case as STF Crisis Deepens
President Lula called for the full lifting of secrecy in the investigation of Brazil's largest financial crime amid an institutional crisis at the Supreme Court.
Brazil's Congress Eliminates Federal Import Tax on $50 E-Commerce Orders
The zeroing of the 20% Imposto de Importação on low-cost international purchases moves to President Lula for sanction, a move popular with consumers but opposed by domestic industry.
Brazil Supreme Court Crisis Escalates as Chief Justice Edson Fachin Strips Moraes of ‘Fake News’ Inquiry
An unprecedented institutional clash in Brazil’s Supreme Court has sidelined the political agenda, centered on the controversial Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Lula Sanctions Law to Permanently End Brazil's 20% 'Little Blouse Tax' on E-Commerce Imports
President Lula makes the zero federal import tax on e-commerce parcels up to $50 permanent, benefiting millions of Brazilian consumers.
Lula’s R$7 Billion Fuel Tax Cut Stokes Fiscal Risk Ahead of Brazil Presidential Election
Brazil's President Lula approved a massive fuel tax cut and subsidy program, costing R$7 billion monthly, which heightens fiscal risks.
Lula Government Allocates R$6.6 Billion in Fuel Subsidies, Challenging Fiscal Framework Target
Brazil's President Lula signed an executive order for R$6.6 billion in fuel subsidies, immediately pressuring the zero-deficit target.
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.
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.