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Politics• Aug 23

OAS Sends Fifth Election Observation Mission to Brazil Amid High Political Polarization

The Organization of American States will observe Brazil’s 2026 general election, dispatching a mission for both rounds of voting.

Politics• Aug 23

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.

Politics• Aug 22

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.

Lula Coalition Secures Largest Block of Free Electoral Airtime for Presidential Race
Politics• Aug 21

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.

Brazil’s 2026 General Election Sees Over 20,500 Candidates Register for All Offices
Politics• Aug 21

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.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Confirms Seven International Observer Missions for 2026 General Elections
Politics• Aug 21

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.

Politics• Aug 20

Brazil’s TSE Details Electronic Voting Audit Process to Counter Electoral Integrity Claims Ahead of 2026

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court is publicly detailing its multi-stage auditing process, including the Boletim de Urna, to reassure global observers ahead of the 2026 elections.

Brazil Invites Record International Scrutiny for 2026 Elections, Including OAS and European Union
Politics• Aug 20

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.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Unanimously Bans Presidential Candidate Pablo Marçal from Debates and Public Funds
PROPolitics• Aug 20

Brazil’s Electoral Court Unanimously Bans Presidential Candidate Pablo Marçal from Debates and Public Funds

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) issued a temporary injunction crippling the presidential campaign of Pablo Marçal over his ineligibility.

Brazilian TSE Defends Algorithmic Curb on Big Tech After US Official Calls Rule 'Censorship'
Politics• Aug 20

Brazilian TSE Defends Algorithmic Curb on Big Tech After US Official Calls Rule 'Censorship'

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court is defending a new rule limiting platforms from algorithmically recommending political candidates.

Record Number of LGBT+ Candidates File in Brazil as Campaigning for General Election Begins
Politics• Aug 19

Record Number of LGBT+ Candidates File in Brazil as Campaigning for General Election Begins

Over 20,500 candidates filed for Brazil’s 2026 election, featuring a record number of LGBT+ hopefuls.

Brazil Trails Europe in Social Media Ad Transparency, Raising Foreign Influence Concerns
Politics• Aug 19

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.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Limits Big Tech Algorithm Influence for 2026 Election, Drawing US Criticism
PROPolitics• Aug 19

Brazil’s Electoral Court Limits Big Tech Algorithm Influence for 2026 Election, Drawing US Criticism

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court restricted platform algorithms from promoting political content ahead of the 2026 election, prompting US criticism.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Scrambles to Define Deepfake Ban Ahead of Key Ruling on AI Bolsonaro Video
PROMarkets• Aug 19

Brazil’s Electoral Court Scrambles to Define Deepfake Ban Ahead of Key Ruling on AI Bolsonaro Video

Brazil’s top electoral court faces a critical test of its new deepfake ban in an imminent ruling on an AI-generated video of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil’s TSE Receives Election Integrity Plans From Digital Platforms Ahead of 2026 Vote
PROPolitics• Aug 18

Brazil’s TSE Receives Election Integrity Plans From Digital Platforms Ahead of 2026 Vote

Major digital platforms and AI providers with over 5 million users in Brazil submitted compliance plans to the Superior Electoral Court.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Orders Lula Campaign to Remove Videos Over Illegal Early Solicitation of Votes
Politics• Aug 18

Brazil’s Electoral Court Orders Lula Campaign to Remove Videos Over Illegal Early Solicitation of Votes

Superior Electoral Court Minister André Mendonça ruled that President Lula's explicit vote requests violated campaign rules.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Counters Attacks with Direct Appeal to Global Diplomats
Politics• Aug 17

Brazil’s Electoral Court Counters Attacks with Direct Appeal to Global Diplomats

TSE President Kassio Nunes Marques defended the security of Brazil’s electronic voting system to over 100 international diplomats.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Bans Deepfakes in 2026 Elections, Setting Up First Major Legal Fight Over AI
PROPolitics• Aug 17

Brazil’s Electoral Court Bans Deepfakes in 2026 Elections, Setting Up First Major Legal Fight Over AI

Brazil's TSE has enacted a total ban on deepfakes in the 2026 elections, even if authorized, with the rule immediately challenged by the Bolsonaro campaign.

Bolsonaro’s Former Running Mate Braga Netto Disqualified Until 2030, Further Narrowing Opposition Field
PROPolitics• Aug 17

Bolsonaro’s Former Running Mate Braga Netto Disqualified Until 2030, Further Narrowing Opposition Field

Brazil’s top electoral court (TSE) disqualified Jair Bolsonaro’s 2022 VP pick Walter Braga Netto until 2030 for abuse of power.

Brazilian Electoral Court Postpones Key Deepfake Decision, Leaving AI Rules Uncertain for 2026 Election
Tech• Aug 14

Brazilian Electoral Court Postpones Key Deepfake Decision, Leaving AI Rules Uncertain for 2026 Election

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court delayed a ruling on the legal limits of labeled AI content, a decision critical for the 2026 election.

Brazil’s Top Electoral Court Prepares Wide-Ranging Ban on Deepfakes Ahead of 2026 Vote
Politics• Aug 13

Brazil’s Top Electoral Court Prepares Wide-Ranging Ban on Deepfakes Ahead of 2026 Vote

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court is set to prohibit deepfakes and AI-generated content in the 2026 elections, even if the content is labeled.