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Brazil shuts down online betting, leaving $240 million in limbo
Millions of Brazilian players face a hard deadline to withdraw funds as President Lula's emergency decree bans online gambling and sports betting nationwide.
Temer and Zema Endorse Flávio Bolsonaro for Brazil Runoff
Former President Michel Temer and former Governor Romeu Zema have backed Flávio Bolsonaro, narrowing President Lula's path to a broad democratic front.
Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula in First Round, Triggering Market Rally
Right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro secured a surprise first-round lead over President Lula, reshaping Brazil's presidential race and boosting local assets.
Brazil Lula Campaign Pivots to Fear Strategy Amid Runoff Crisis
Following an unexpected first-round defeat to Flávio Bolsonaro, President Lula's campaign faces internal division and plans a strategy shift to target moderate voters.
Conservative Surge Secures PL Largest Senate Bloc, Pressuring STF
Brazil's right-wing Liberal Party secures 28 Senate seats in the 2026 elections, creating a hostile environment for President Lula and the Supreme Court.
Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula into Historic Runoff as Right-Wing Wave Sweeps Brazil's Elections
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro secured a narrow lead over incumbent President Lula, setting up an October 25 runoff as conservative forces surge across Brazil.
Who is Romeu Zema? The Pro-Market Candidate's Assets and Business Empire
Former Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema has declared a R$ 178.7 million net worth to Brazil's electoral court, highlighting his corporate roots as a presidential contender.
What Brazil's agricultural sector demands from the next president
As Brazil heads to the polls, its powerful agribusiness sector is demanding robust climate insurance, debt relief, and stable credit to counter soaring interest rates and extreme weather.
Right-Wing Luciano Zucco Elected Governor of Rio Grande do Sul
Conservative Federal Deputy Luciano Zucco secures a first-round victory in Rio Grande do Sul, dealing a blow to President Lula's left-wing coalition.
Brazil Next President Faces Tight Fiscal Trap as 2027 Budget Room Evaporates
Brazil's next president faces severe fiscal constraints as pre-election welfare expansions and mandatory spending consume over 91% of the 2027 federal budget.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Headed for Tight Presidential Runoff
Brazil's presidential election on October 4, 2026, is headed for a second-round runoff between incumbent President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Right-Wing Surge in Congress Handcuffs Brazil's Next President
Brazil's general election results project a dominant conservative majority in Congress, limiting Lula's fiscal space or easing reforms for Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil Budget Trap Awaiting the Winner of the 2026 Election
Brazil's next president will face severe fiscal constraints in 2027, with over 90% of the federal budget legally locked into mandatory spending.
Brazil Fintechs Face High-Stakes Regulatory Shifts Ahead of Election
Brazil's upcoming presidential election on October 4, 2026, could reshape the regulatory landscape for its booming digital banking and fintech sectors.
Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as First-Round Closes
Incumbent President Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are set for an October 25 runoff after a polarized first-round vote on October 4, 2026.
Brazil Votes: How Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro, and Zema Plan to Reshape the Economy
As Brazil votes in its presidential election, candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Flávio Bolsonaro, and Romeu Zema offer competing visions for the country's economic future.
Brazil Candidate Romeu Zema Under Investigation for Voting with Phone
Presidential candidate Romeu Zema faces a regional court investigation after being filmed using his cellphone inside a voting booth during Sunday's election.
Lula Leads Early Overseas Ballots as Flávio Bolsonaro Wins Japan
Early results from Brazilian voters in Asia and Oceania show President Lula leading in Australia and China, while Senator Flávio Bolsonaro dominates in Japan.
TSE President Nunes Marques Restores Dallagnol Senate Run in Paraná
In a last-minute Sunday ruling, Brazil's top electoral court president restored Deltan Dallagnol’s candidacy just 15 minutes before polls opened.
Young Farmers Drive 179% Surge in Brazil Land-Purchase Credit
Subsidized land credit contracts in Southern Brazil have nearly doubled, signaling a major shift in generational succession for the agricultural powerhouse.
Why Brazil's tight presidential race is sparking a 'Flávio rally'
A dead heat between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of the first-round vote has investors pricing in deregulation and fiscal relief for utility stocks.
Why Brazil's Presidential Hopefuls Are Wooing AI Data Centers
As US communities block energy-hungry AI data centers, Brazilian politicians are offering tax breaks and green energy to capture the computing boom.
Lula and Alcolumbre Fast-Track '6x1' Workweek Ban to Corner Opposition
President Lula strikes a deal with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to debate the popular 6x1 workweek ban, forcing rival Flávio Bolsonaro into a policy corner.
Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro, Zema: What 2026 platforms mean for fiscal rules
Brazil's top presidential candidates propose starkly contrasting economic plans, ranging from maintaining current spending rules to aggressive overhauls.
STF President Fachin Demands Full Police Files on Caso Master Scandal
Supreme Court President Edson Fachin has demanded unredacted files from the Federal Police regarding ministers implicated in the Banco Master probe.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Off in Tight Brazil Election
Incumbent President Lula da Silva leads conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the final polls ahead of Brazil's high-stakes October 4 presidential vote.
Record 919,000 Brazilians Abroad Set to Vote in Polarized Election
Nearly 1 million Brazilians living overseas are eligible to vote in the October 2026 presidential race, forming a conservative-leaning bloc.
Brazil TSE Chief Nunes Marques to Address Nation Ahead of Historic Vote
Electoral court President Kassio Nunes Marques will address Brazil’s 158 million voters on Saturday, urging turnout amid concerns over AI and severe weather.
Brazilian Real Braces for Post-Election Fiscal Crossroads
Brazil's tight presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro has put the country's currency and public debt under intense focus.
Brazilian Yields Fall and Stocks Rally on Right-Wing Election Hopes
Brazilian markets surged on election eve as investors priced in a strong showing by conservative Flávio Bolsonaro against incumbent President Lula.