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Sérgio Moro Nears First-Round Victory in Paraná Gubernatorial Race, New Poll Shows
The former Car Wash judge and current Senator for Paraná, Sérgio Moro, is just shy of the 50% threshold needed to win the state's 2026 governor's race outright, according to the latest Neokemp poll.
Statistical Tie in Brazil Presidential Polls Drives Market Volatility Ahead of October Election
A new AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll shows President Lula da Silva and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie, re-pricing political risk in Brazil.
Brazil's Municipal Elections Mark Record High for LGBT+ and Indigenous Candidates
The 2024 municipal elections saw a historic rise in the number of LGBT+ and Indigenous candidacies, signalling a slow but fundamental shift in who holds political power ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Supreme Court Probe Into Flávio Bolsonaro's Film Financing Rocks Brazil Election Campaign
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president, is under Federal Police investigation for alleged corruption in financing his father's biopic.
Brazil’s STF President Fachin Intervenes to Quell Judicial Crisis and Remove Alexandre de Moraes from Key Inquiry
Supreme Federal Court President Edson Fachin took decisive action to stabilize the STF amid an unprecedented judicial crisis, removing Justice Alexandre de Moraes as rapporteur for the controversial "Fake News" inquiry and stabilizing the Federal Police command.
Lula Demands 'Complete Disclosure' in Banco Master Case as STF Crisis Deepens
President Lula called for the full lifting of secrecy in the investigation of Brazil's largest financial crime amid an institutional crisis at the Supreme Court.
Former Air Force Chief Reveals Army Commander's Threat to Arrest Bolsonaro Over Coup Plot
A new book by the former Brazilian Air Force Commander details how the then-Army Commander threatened to arrest Jair Bolsonaro if he tried to nullify the 2022 election.
Lula Reiterates 'Dream' of Reversing Eletrobras Privatization, Setting 2026 Election Risk
Former President Lula has reignited political risk for investors in Brazil's largest utility, Eletrobras, by calling its 2022 privatization the 'biggest theft' and vowing to return it to state control.
Ex-Army Commander Confirms Bolsonaro Proposed Coup Post-2022 Election
Former military chiefs' testimony confirms Jair Bolsonaro presented a decree to reverse the 2022 Brazil election results.
Bolsonaro’s Wife Holds Strong Lead in Brasília Senate Race, While PT Faces High-Stakes Tie in Bahia
New polls show Michelle Bolsonaro's leverage in the capital and an intense gubernatorial battle in Lula's key stronghold.
Brazil’s 2026 Election Sees Record Surge in Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ Candidates
A record 191 Indigenous and 408 LGBTQIA+ candidates are running in the 2026 Brazil election, signaling a push for greater political representation.
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 Polling: Senator Cleitinho Azevedo Leads Minas Gerais Gubernatorial Race with 41%
New AtlasIntel poll shows Republicanos Senator Cleitinho Azevedo leading the race for Minas Gerais governor.
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.
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.
Brazil Survey Shows 81% of Voters Want Candidates Who Believe in God
A new Brazil election survey from UFF highlights the powerful and central role of religion in the Brazilian electorate's political demands.
Record Number of Diverse Candidates Signals Deepening Political Shift in Brazil’s 2026 Election
The 2026 Brazil election sees a historic surge in LGBT+, Indigenous, and Quilombola candidacies across all parties.
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.
Brazil’s Economic Slowdown Hits Early, Putting Lula’s Re-election Narrative Under Pressure
Sharp deceleration in Brazil's Q2 GDP, driven by a drop in household spending, heightens fiscal risk and pressure on the Central Bank.
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.
Brazilian Presidential Candidate Augusto Cury Vows Pix 'Adaptations' Amid U.S. Trade War Threat
Presidential candidate Augusto Cury pledges "adaptations" to Brazil's popular Pix payment system, navigating a balance between its domestic popularity and the threat of a U.S. trade war over regulatory concerns.
Brazil Election to Finalize Uncertain Tax Reform, Leaving Companies in Fiscal Limbo
The October 2026 Brazil election will decide who controls the complex and uncertain transition phase of the country's landmark tax reform.
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.
Nu Holdings’ Credit Book Faces Test as Brazil’s Election-Fueled Jobs Boom Nears End
Digital bank Nu is exposed to credit risk as Brazil’s low unemployment rate, boosted by election spending, threatens to reverse.
Presidential Candidate Augusto Cury Puts Privatization of Brazil’s Deficit-Ridden Post Office Back on the Table
Presidential candidate Augusto Cury has revived the push to privatize Correios after the Brazilian Post Office reported a massive R$8.5 billion loss.
Lula Rejects Foreign Trade Pressure, Declares Brazil ‘Will Not Be a Colony’ on Independence Day
Brazilian President Lula used his September 7th address to assert national sovereignty over trade and critical resources.
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.
OAS Confirms Fifth Electoral Observation Mission for Brazil’s 2026 General Election
Organization of American States will deploy an independent mission for the October 4 and 25 presidential and general elections.
Brazil today: Supreme Court feud and gang defiance shake 2026 race
A widening Supreme Court feud over the Banco Master scandal and a presidential candidate defying a gang campaign ban are reshaping Brazil's political landscape.