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Lula Pulls Ahead in 2026 Polls as US Tariffs Ignite Campaign
President Lula widens his lead over Flávio Bolsonaro to 45%-37% in a new Quaest poll, as a US tariff dispute reshapes Brazil's 2026 election outlook.
Brazil Extends 12% Crude Export Tax; Oil Majors Prepare Legal War
Brazil’s administrative extension of its 12% crude export tax bypasses Congress, triggering legal threats from oil majors and elevating regulatory risk.
US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil; Lula Vows Retaliation
The US will impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports on July 22, 2026, prompting President Lula to prepare retaliatory intellectual property sanctions.
TCU Votes on Transnordestina Railway Pernambuco Section
Brazil's TCU votes July 15, 2026, on lifting the funding suspension for the Transnordestina railway's Pernambuco section, unlocking billions in spending.
Brazil's 'Secret Budget' Returns via BRL 1.3B Loophole
A Transparência Brasil report reveals BRL 1.3 billion in anonymous committee amendments, complicating fiscal transparency and budget control efforts.
US-Brazil Business Coalition Pushes to Avert 25% Tariff
Business groups urge the US and Brazil to reach a negotiated trade agreement before the July 15, 2026, Section 301 regulatory deadline.
Senate Pre-Recess Vote on BRL 30 Billion Fiscal Health 'Bomb'
Brazil's Senate targets a pre-recess vote on PEC 14/2021, a health worker pension bill carrying a R$30 billion fiscal cost over ten years.
Dino Freezes Eduardo Cunha Assets in Secret Budget Probe
STF Justice Flávio Dino froze R$ 6.1 million in assets of former Speaker Eduardo Cunha, fueling political noise that could stall economic reforms in Congress.
Truckers Threaten National Strike Over Freight Floor MP Expiration
Brazilian truckers led by Abrava threaten a national strike on July 13, 2026, if the Senate fails to vote on MP 1.343/2026 before its July 16 expiration.
Brazil Shifts Diesel Imports to US as Russian Discounts Vanish
Brazilian fuel importers pivot to US Gulf Coast supply as Russian diesel imports plunge to 17% in July, erasing steep geopolitical discounts.
Brazil Prediction Markets Ban Sparks Legislative Push
Brazil's ban on non-financial event betting has triggered a legislative race to regulate prediction markets, potentially opening a structured asset class.
Extrajudicial Restructurings Surge in Brazil Under Selic Pressure
High interest rates drive a wave of out-of-court debt renegotiations in Brazil, led by Raízen's landmark R$ 65.1 billion restructuring.
Brazil’s R$15.7B Dolly Foreclosure Sets Aggressive Tax Precedent
Federal and São Paulo state prosecutors file an unprecedented R$15.75 billion joint bankruptcy petition against beverage maker Grupo Dolly.
Lula Proposes MEI Tax Limit Hike, Sparking Retail Backlash
President Lula sent a bill raising the MEI revenue cap to R$ 140,000 by 2028, but business lobbies warn of distortions without Simples Nacional adjustments.
Caixa's Mortgage Portfolio Hits Record R$ 1 Trillion
Caixa Econômica Federal's housing portfolio reached R$ 1 trillion in June 2026, driven by the government's Minha Casa Minha Vida program.
Brazil CMN Cuts Rates to Align With R$525B Plano Safra
Brazil's National Monetary Council approved rules aligning rural credit with the R$525.1 billion Plano Safra 2026/27, lowering rates amid high fiscal costs.
Lula Proposes MEI Tax-Free Revenue Limit Hike to BRL 140k
President Lula sent a bill to Congress raising the MEI revenue limit to BRL 140,000 by 2028, sparking debate over fiscal slippage and Simples Nacional limits.
Teresa Leitão Becomes Senate Leader to Push Fiscal, Labor Bills
Senator Teresa Leitão takes over as Senate Government Leader after Jaques Wagner's exit, facing high-stakes negotiations on the 6x1 work shift PEC.
Lula to Skip Corporate Plano Safra for Mercosur Summit
President Lula will miss the corporate Plano Safra launch for the Mercosur Summit, risking a deeper rift with Brazil's powerful agribusiness sector.
Brazil Delays MEI Tax Limit Expansion Amid Simples Dispute
Brazil's federal government has delayed its MEI tax limit expansion bill due to congressional pressure to include broader Simples Nacional adjustments.
Alcolumbre Pushes R$30B Pension Bill to Senate Vote
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre schedules a vote on special pensions for health agents, threatening Brazil's fiscal balance and escalating market tension.
STF Forms Majority to Ease Limits on Judicial 'Penduricalhos'
Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) has formed a majority to ease strict limits on extra-ceiling benefits for judges, adding fresh fiscal pressure.
Lula Launches Desenrola Adimplentes to Ease Debt Burden
Brazil's President Lula and Dario Durigan launch a preventive debt-refinancing program for low-income payers, potentially squeezing retail bank spreads.
Brazil Watchdog Suspends Live World Cup Betting Ads
Conar issues an emergency injunction halting real-time betting ads on CazéTV during World Cup broadcasts, elevating compliance risks for major operators.
U.S. Launches Pharma Pricing Probe Against Germany
The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing practices, alleging underpayment for innovative drugs and a disproportionate shift of R&D costs to U.S. consumers.