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Senate to Debate Ending Brazil's 6x1 Workweek Right After Election
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has scheduled floor debates on a constitutional amendment to eliminate Brazil's 6x1 work scale, starting October 6.
Brazil election: US consular halt and bank scandal rock final days
Two days before Brazil's presidential election, the US suspended consular services over security fears while the Banco Master scandal upends the race.
Banco Master Scandal Upends Lula-Flávio Bolsonaro Presidential Race
A massive banking fraud scandal has eroded President Lula's polling lead by entangling key institutional allies, turning the 2026 race into a statistical tie.
Lula Leads First Round But Runoff Shows Tie in Brazil Election Polls
A Datafolha poll shows President Lula leading Flávio Bolsonaro in first-round valid votes, while a potential second-round runoff remains a statistical tie.
US Suspends Consular Services in Brazil Citing Security Concerns
The US and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil shut down public services just 48 hours before a highly polarized presidential election.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Locked in Dead Heat Ahead of Brazil Vote
New polls show President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight race, signaling deep polarization as Brazil prepares for the first-round presidential vote.
Flávio Bolsonaro Seizes Debate Chaos to Rally for First-Round Win
Following the abrupt cancellation of Brazil's final presidential debate, Flávio Bolsonaro is launching a strategic voting campaign to absorb moderate votes.
Brazil Dispute Over Patron Saint Drags Electoral Court into Moderation
Brazil's Electoral Court (TSE) ruled to remove posts falsely linking presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro to a plot to strip the nation's patron saint of her title.
Brazil Globo TV Cancels Key Debate After Conflicting Court Rulings
TV Globo canceled its highly anticipated presidential debate after separate rulings from Brazil's Supreme Court and Electoral Court disrupted agreed-upon rules.
Justice Luiz Fux Leads Brazil Supreme Court Battle Over Betting Ban
Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux takes charge of legal challenges to President Lula's sudden online gambling ban as soccer clubs warn of massive financial losses.
Brazil presidential election puts stock market at fiscal crossroads
A new report by XP Investimentos highlights how the upcoming presidential election and fiscal policy will dictate the path for Brazil's discounted equities.
Brazil Tech Companies Flee to US Exchanges as Election Freezes B3
Brazilian fintechs bypass a frozen local market for US listings as a tight presidential election between Lula and Bolsonaro fuels domestic volatility.
Lula targets credit card limits as revolving debt hits record highs
President Lula proposes restricting Brazilians to one credit card each as revolving credit card debt reaches a record R$ 311 billion.
Brazil Real Under Pressure as Tight Presidential Race Nears
The Brazilian real faces heavy pressure near 5.23 per US dollar as a dead-heat presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro fuels investor anxiety.
Lula Proposes Banning Banks From Issuing Multiple Credit Cards
President Lula announced plans to restrict Brazilians to one credit card each, targeting high consumer debt and revolving interest rates of 449%.
US and Australia Suspend Brazil Embassy Services Over Security Fears
Major Western diplomatic missions abruptly shut in-person operations in Brasília just days before Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.
Brazil fear index hits record high on eve of presidential election
The B3's VIX Brasil index surged to an all-time high of 32.39 points, signaling extreme investor anxiety ahead of the tight October 4 presidential vote.
US-Brazil Tensions Rise as Trump and Lula Clash Over Election Meddling
Donald Trump says he is watching the Brazil election closely, while President Lula demands an investigation into alleged US funding targeting the Supreme Court.
Datafolha Poll Shows Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Locked in Tight Race
The final pre-election Datafolha poll reveals a highly competitive Brazilian presidential race, pointing to a tense second-round runoff.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Skip Final TV Globo Presidential Debate
Brazil's two leading presidential candidates pull out of the final TV Globo debate on the eve of the election, following a series of judicial interventions.
Brazil today: How high-stakes political drama is reshaping the economy
Just days before a tight presidential election, Brazil faces intense political maneuvering, high-stakes court battles, and rising corporate debt pressures.
Brazil's 'fear index' hits historic high as tight race triggers hedging
The S&P/B3 Ibovespa VIX closed at a record 32.06 points as a deadlocked presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro spurs defensive market hedging.
Lula skips final TV Globo debate, leaving empty chair for rivals
President Lula's strategic decision to skip Brazil's final TV Globo debate leaves an empty chair and allows challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to dominate the stage.
Bolsonaro files new Supreme Court appeal to annul 27-year coup sentence
Defense lawyers for Brazil's former president seek to suspend his conviction, citing digital evidence flaws and invoking a recent Supreme Court precedent.
Milton Leite remains jailed over alleged PCC bus cartel in São Paulo
Former City Council President Milton Leite remains in custody as authorities probe organized crime's infiltration into São Paulo's public transit system.
Brazil’s Soaring Public Debt Traps Next President on Spending and Policy
A gross public debt ratio of 82.9% of GDP will severely restrict the incoming Brazilian administration's ability to finance new policy, forcing a quick fiscal reckoning.
Media Industry Challenges Brazil’s Federal Ban on Sports Betting Advertising at STF
The Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters is suing to overturn a Provisional Measure by President Lula that immediately bans all sports betting advertising.
Federal Police Forces Supreme Court President to Rule on Probe of its Own Justices in ‘Master’ Case
Brazil’s Federal Police transferred its report on the 'Master' corruption probe to STF President Edson Fachin, forcing the Judiciary to decide how to proceed with the investigation of its own members.
Political Risk Peaks as Brazil’s October 4 Election Threatens Profitable Real Carry Trade
International investors are scaling back exposure to the Brazilian Real, unwinding a major carry trade ahead of the October 4 presidential election due to long-term fiscal uncertainty.
Last-Minute Polls Confirm Brazil Election Runoff, High Court Crisis Deepens Institutional Tension
Final polls before Sunday’s election show President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for a likely runoff, fueling political and fiscal uncertainty amid a deepening crisis at the Supreme Federal Court.