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Fiscal Clash in São Paulo Governor’s Race Pits Federal Finance Chief Against Pro-Bolsonaro Incumbent
The election for São Paulo governor—Brazil’s economic engine—is a proxy war over economic ideology with national stakes.
Brazil’s Soaring Public Debt at 82.5% of GDP Puts Fiscal Plans at Center of 2026 Election
Brazil's public debt-to-GDP ratio has reached 82.5%, forcing presidential candidates Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro to offer deeply divergent paths.
Haddad Escalates Brazil Corruption Narrative, Accusing Bolsonaro Ally of Shielding Jailed Banker Over R$41 Billion Financial Scandal
São Paulo candidate Fernando Haddad linked Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to the massive Banco Master financial scandal and its jailed former owner.
Tightening Brazil Election Race Lifts Real as Markets Price In Bolsonaro Fiscal Restraint
The Brazilian Real has strengthened to a three-week high against the dollar after polls showed President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro locked in a technical tie.
Former Military Chiefs Detail Bolsonaro’s Coup Plot, Confirm Brazil Faced Imminent Rupture After 2022 Election
New book and police testimony confirm former President Jair Bolsonaro personally presented a coup plot to military leaders to overturn the 2022 election.
Lula and Bolsonaro Son Tied in Second Round, High Rejection Signals Deep Brazil Polarization
Recent polls show President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are locked in a technical tie for the second round.
Deadlock in Brazil Presidential Race Solidifies Political Risk Premium Weeks Before Vote
A new Quaest poll shows President Lula and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro tied for the runoff, ensuring political uncertainty that hampers Selic rate cuts.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Tied at 41% in Second-Round Poll, Confirming High Uncertainty for Brazil Election
New Quaest poll shows Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro locked in a 41%-41% tie for the second round, guaranteeing a volatile runoff.
Lula’s Disapproval Hits 50%, Pushing Brazil Election Into Technical Tie
New Quaest poll shows President Lula’s net approval at its lowest this year, tied with Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff.
Brazil’s Election Turns on Coup Plot Details, Supreme Court War, and Economic Squeeze
A statistical tie in Brazil's presidential race heightens institutional clashes, as a new book reveals coup details and the STF faces a "rotten orange" threat.
Flávio Bolsonaro Vows to Replace Five Supreme Court Justices, Calls Target a 'Rotten Orange'
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro escalated his fight with the STF, promising to oust Justice Alexandre de Moraes and appoint five new ministers.
Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro in Statistical Tie for Brazil Presidential Election Runoff
New Quaest poll shows Lula 42% and Flávio Bolsonaro 41% in 2026 runoff, signaling peak political uncertainty for the October vote.
Former Air Force Chief Reveals Personal Cost of Blocking Bolsonaro’s 2022 Coup Plot
Lieutenant-Brigadier Carlos de Almeida Baptista Junior's account confirms high-level military resistance derailed the post-election plot.
Judicial War Escalates to Political Crisis as Mendonça Forces STF to Review Moraes-Vorcaro Allegations
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça unseals a report concerning Justice Alexandre de Moraes, injecting volatility into the 2026 election.
Book Reveals Army Commander Threatened to Arrest Jair Bolsonaro to Halt 2022 Coup Attempt
Former Air Force chief's book reveals then-Army Commander threatened to arrest Jair Bolsonaro to prevent a 2022 coup attempt.
Political Risk Premium Undermines Brazilian Real Carry Trade Ahead of October Election
High-yielding Brazilian Real is struggling to keep pace with its interest rate differential as investors price in fiscal uncertainty before the October election.
Brazil Election: Corruption and Democracy Top Voter Concerns in Poll
A new Quaest poll shows Brazilian voters prioritize clean records and democratic commitment over political feuds involving the Supreme Court.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Locked in Tight 2026 Race as Undecided Voters Vanish
A new September 2026 Quaest poll shows a tightening Brazilian presidential election, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the runoff.
Bolsonaro Challenger Proposes R$190 Billion Fiscal Cut and 20-Year Legal Stability for Investors
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential platform targets a 1.5% GDP cut, a new fiscal framework, and Judiciary spending.
Brazil’s Presidential Race Hinges on Contrasting, Criticized Fiscal Plans
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offer starkly different fiscal strategies to tackle Brazil's rising public debt, but neither plan satisfies economists.
Tightening Brazil Election Race Pushes Brazilian Real Stronger Against the Dollar
The Brazilian Real appreciated significantly as the presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro narrows, reducing political risk premium.
Brazil’s Next President Must Find R$350 Billion Fiscal Effort to Stabilize Debt
Analysts warn that Brazil's next president, whether Lula or Bolsonaro, must implement a 2.5% of GDP fiscal effort to stabilize the national debt.
Institutional Crisis Roils Brazil’s Supreme Court as Election Battle Lines Harden
Brazil's Supreme Court plunges into a constitutional crisis amid a banking scandal probe, while Congress sets the stage for a polarized presidential election.
Datafolha Poll Shows 57% of Brazilian Voters Decided Early, Signaling Deep Polarization
New Datafolha polling reveals an unusually high level of voter determination ahead of Brazil's presidential election, pointing to a highly polarized electorate.
US Tariff Threat Becomes Central Political Weapon in Brazil’s Presidential Election
The threat of a 50% US tariff on Brazilian goods has fueled a sharp clash between President Lula and rival Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of the October vote.
Brazil’s Tax Reform Faces Dual Uncertainty as 2027 VAT Rate Remains Unset Amid Election Battle
Businesses cannot finalize 2027 financial plans as the final CBS/IBS rate is unknown, while a key challenger proposes revising the new VAT system.
Former Brazil Army Commander Confirms Bolsonaro Proposed Coup Plan to Military Leaders
General Freire Gomes testified that Jair Bolsonaro presented a draft decree to annul the 2022 election.
Ibovespa Surges 5.4% as Brazilian Market Prices In Shift Toward Fiscal Conservatism
Brazil's stock market rallied sharply on new polls suggesting a right-wing presidential victory is possible, boosting investor hopes for fiscal reform.
Brazil's Institutions Push Major Shifts: Tech 'Safe Harbor' Ends as Lula Stakes Claim on Economic Sovereignty
Brazil's Supreme Court removes the tech platform liability shield, while Congress finalizes consumer-friendly e-commerce tax rules.
Lula Campaign Asks Top Court to Bar Rival Flávio Bolsonaro Over Rally Allegations
The incumbent campaign has petitioned Brazil's Superior Electoral Court to declare challenger Flávio Bolsonaro ineligible.