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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.
Brazilian Real Plummets on Political Poll, Renewing Fiscal Health Concerns
Brazil’s currency hit a multi-week low against the dollar after a new poll showed President Lula maintaining a strong lead in the 2026 election.
Global Investors Pull Billions from Brazil’s Stock Market Over Political and Rate Concerns
Foreign investors withdrew R$ 5.55 billion from the B3 in the first week of August, citing high Selic rates, political risk, and a global shift.
Brazil Candidate's Amnesty Pledge Signals Heightened Political Risk
Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado's promise of a broad amnesty for January 8 rioters introduces major institutional risk ahead of Brazil's 2026 election.
Bolsonaro Brand Adopted by Nearly 20 Candidates in Brazil’s General Election Push
At least 17 candidates, mostly from the Liberal Party, have registered to use the 'Bolsonaro' name on ballots for Brazil's 2026 elections.
Caiado Vows January 8th Amnesty as First Act if Elected President, Elevating Brazil Political Risk
PSD presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado pledged to send an amnesty bill for Jan 8th convicts, injecting high risk into the 2026 election.
Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in 2026 Presidential Poll
New Genial/Quaest poll shows President Lula with 44% to Flávio Bolsonaro's 39%, narrowing the lead and increasing market uncertainty.
Brazil’s TSE/AGU AI Rules Create Critical Compliance Risk for Digital Platforms Ahead of 2026 Vote
Brazil's TSE and AGU partnered to issue AI guidelines, making content identification mandatory and increasing legal risk for platforms.
Bolsonaro Son Flávio Testifies in Lula Slander Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro testified before the Federal Police today in a high-stakes calumny inquiry against President Lula, escalating political risk ahead of the 2026 election.
Moro’s Dominance in Paraná Poll Escalates Political Risk Ahead of 2026 Presidential Cycle
Strong polling for Senator Sergio Moro in Paraná's gubernatorial race signals persistent national political polarization, a key driver of volatility for USD/BRL and Ibovespa.
Ibovespa Falls 1.52% as BTG/Nexus Poll Confirms Technical Tie in Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Runoff
Latest BTG Pactual/Nexus poll shows President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a technical tie for the 2026 runoff, increasing market uncertainty.
US Tariffs on Brazil Shift Focus to October 2026 Election
US 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods take effect, altering the political landscape ahead of Brazil's October 2026 presidential election.
US-Brazil Tariff Talks Stalled Until After 2026 Elections
US 25% import tariffs on Brazilian goods take effect July 22, 2026, with formal trade negotiations frozen until after Brazil's October presidential election.
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.