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Federal Police Intercept Messages Linking Lula’s Son, Lulinha, to Lobbyist and 'Switzerland'
Brazil's Federal Police intercepted messages between President Lula’s son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, and a lobbyist in a new traffic of influence inquiry.
Lula Re-Frames Amazon Oil Drilling as Global Supply Chain Necessity, Citing Hormuz Risk
President Lula has shifted his justification for Equatorial Margin drilling to national security following Petrobras's Morpho discovery.
Petrobras Confirms Oil Discovery in Amazon Mouth Basin, Igniting Fierce Environmental and Economic Battle
State-owned Petrobras confirms hydrocarbons in the controversial Equatorial Margin, sparking a debate between Lula's economic vision and climate goals.
Lula Re-Election Platform Prioritizes Social Spending and State-Led Development Over Fiscal Austerity
Brazil's President Lula confirms a platform focused on social programs and state economic involvement for his likely re-election bid.
Federal Police Probe Into Lula’s Son Raises Political Risk Ahead of Brazilian Election
Brazil's Federal Police is investigating President Lula's son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, for alleged influence peddling.
Brazil Supreme Court Set for Longest Vacancy as Historic Senate Impasse Blocks Judicial Pick
The Supreme Federal Court vacancy has surpassed ten months following the Senate's rejection of President Lula's nominee.
Lula’s Labor Push Reaches Critical Senate Vote, Threatening Higher Costs for Brazil’s Services Sector
President Lula's dual labor push for a 40-hour work week and gig worker benefits is moving through Congress, signaling higher labor costs.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Authorizes Influence-Peddling Probe into President Lula’s Eldest Son
Federal Police will investigate Fábio Luís Lula da Silva for alleged influence-peddling and corruption, a political risk for the president.
Lula Taps Alckmin and Haddad for New Fiscal Discipline Signal
President Lula enlists former rival Geraldo Alckmin and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad to craft economic proposals to reassure the financial market.
Brazil Postal Giant Correios Posts R$ 5.4 Billion H1 Loss
Brazil's state-owned postal service Correios posted a R$ 5.4 billion loss in the first half of 2026, reigniting debate over privatization and fiscal reform.
Lula Signs Decree Opening Brazil’s Free Energy Market to 90 Million Consumers
President Lula formalized the expansion of the free power market, allowing all residential and small commercial users to choose their energy supplier.
Brazil Campaign Officially Begins as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Target Historic Strongholds
President Lula and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro launch their re-election bids at highly symbolic locations, kicking off Brazil's polarized campaign.
Lula-Alcolumbre Deal Unblocks Major Brazil Labor Reform and Critical Minerals Bill
A political agreement between President Lula and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre will advance a 40-hour work week PEC and a critical mining investment law.
Final Major Poll Released Before Brazil’s Presidential Campaign Advertising Begins
The final Quaest poll before official campaign ads start offers the last pre-campaign snapshot of the Lula vs. Flávio Bolsonaro race.
Political Risk Weighs on Brazilian Real as Lula’s Poll Lead and JPMorgan Downgrade Stoke Fiscal Fears
The Brazilian Real weakened sharply after a poll affirmed President Lula's lead and JPMorgan downgraded Brazilian stocks, reflecting mounting investor worry over fiscal health.
Lula Opens Brazil Power Market to All Consumers, Mandates Green Fuels Push
President Lula signed decrees opening Brazil's electricity market to households and mandating a shift to green aviation fuels.
President Lula Opens Brazil’s Energy Market to 90 Million Consumers, Promising Lower Bills
President Lula's new decree liberalizes Brazil’s power sector, allowing all low-voltage consumers to choose their electricity supplier by late 2028.
Brazil’s Lula Forced to Bargain with ‘Centrão’ Power Bloc to Advance Key Legislative Agenda
A look at the 'Centrão,' a loose, ideologically flexible coalition in Brazil's Congress that dictates the success of President Lula’s agenda.
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.
Batista Brothers’ Political Comeback Signals Easing Regulatory Risk for JBS After NYSE Listing
JBS controllers Wesley and Joesley Batista have achieved full political and corporate rehabilitation, easing regulatory risk.
Lula Reinforces Stance on Tech Regulation: 'Freedom of Expression Has Limits'
President Lula's comments and the AGU's move to suspend Discord heightens regulatory risk for Big Tech in Brazil, reinforcing platform liability.
Lula Says 'Freedom of Expression Has a Limit,' Signaling Heightened Regulatory Risk for Tech Platforms in Brazil
President Lula's strong remarks on regulating social media, made while sanctioning a digital crimes law, increase regulatory uncertainty for tech firms in Brazil.
Lula’s ‘Freedom Has Limits’ Rhetoric Heightens Regulatory Risk for Meta, Google in Brazil
President Lula's latest remarks linking free speech to a crackdown on online crime signals the administration's firm intent to advance digital platform regulation.
Lula Creates Council to Fast-Track R$18.5 Billion BNDES Credit for Tariff-Hit Industries
President Lula established a new council to expedite R$18.5 billion in subsidized BNDES financing for sectors including steel and auto, facing US tariffs.
Lula Attacks Fiscal Cap, Brands Market as 'Faria Lima Captor,' Fueling Fiscal Uncertainty
President Lula's comments criticizing fiscal rules and the financial market sent mixed signals, heightening political risk despite a Selic rate cut.
Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in Latest Quaest Poll, Upping Brazil Political Uncertainty
A new Genial/Quaest poll shows President Lula’s lead tightening against Flávio Bolsonaro, a movement that increases political risk and market volatility ahead of the 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.
Lula’s Record Veto Rejections Force Executive to STF, Heightening Brazil Political Risk
President Lula's record defeat rate on vetoes in Congress forces a systematic turn to the STF, increasing regulatory uncertainty for investors.
Lula's 49% Disapproval Rating Confirms Political Risk, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Reforms
President Lula's persistent high disapproval rating signals increased risk of legislative gridlock, threatening the passage of crucial fiscal reforms and weighing on the Brazilian Real.
Lula Disapproval Hits 49%, Signaling Political Headwinds for Fiscal Reform
President Lula's disapproval reached 49% in a late July poll, heightening fiscal risk and pressuring the government on reforms.