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Plea Bargain Exposes R$150 Million Bank Funds Link to Pro-Bolsonaro Film and Lawmaker’s Aide
Brazil's corruption probe widens as a plea deal links R$150M in bank funds to a political film and a top deputy.
Brazil Election Policy Divide Puts Petrobras, State-Owned Giants on Sale Block
A stark contrast between President Lula’s state-led model and the opposition’s radical privatization plans dominates the 2026 Brazil election.
Lula Approval Slips to 45% as Tight Race with Flávio Bolsonaro Confirms High Political Uncertainty
New Datafolha poll shows President Lula's government disapproval hitting 51%, while his likely 2026 election runoff against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro remains a technical tie.
Tightening Brazil Presidential Race Boosts Fiscal Hope, Shaking Local Assets
New polls showing a technical tie between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro spurred a rally in Brazilian assets, lifting fiscal discipline hopes.
‘Electoral Trade’ Drives Brazilian Market Surge as Presidential Race Tightens
Brazil's Ibovespa is on a historic winning streak as investors bet on a tightening presidential race, seeking greater fiscal stability.
Tightening Presidential Race in Brazil Sends Market Volatility Soaring
A new Quaest poll showing a second-round tie between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro triggered a major Brazilian market rally.
Flávio Bolsonaro Taps Ex-Minister Sachsida to Bolster Economic Platform, Signal Market Alignment
Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro adds former Mines and Energy Minister Adolfo Sachsida to his economic team ahead of October elections.
Lula Delays US Ambassador Approval Until After October Election, Escalating Diplomatic Feud
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is withholding approval of the US Ambassador-designate, Daniel Perez, until after the October general election, triggering a reciprocal move by Washington.
Judicial Probes and Electoral Airtime Shape Brazil's High-Stakes Presidential Race
Brazil's political landscape is defined by judicial scrutiny on the Lula family and a key electoral airtime victory for the incumbent's coalition.
Brazil’s Electoral Risk Climbs as Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Tie in Simulated Runoff Poll
A new Datafolha poll shows President Lula in a technical tie with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro for the 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff.
Tight Lula-Bolsonaro Presidential Race Confirmed by New Datafolha Poll
Brazil’s political split remains deeply entrenched, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a technical tie, while a pro-market governor dominates São Paulo.
Opposition Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Pitches R$190 Billion Fiscal Cut, Signals Review of Ethanol Blend Mandate
Brazil presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro proposes deep expenditure cuts and a review of the recently raised 32% ethanol blend.
Lula Coalition Secures Largest Block of Free Electoral Airtime for Presidential Race
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court set the free airtime, giving incumbent Lula's coalition a significant advantage over Flávio Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro Camp Signals Policy Reversal Threat to Brazil’s New 32% Ethanol Blend Mandate
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro criticized the temporary E32 ethanol blend hike, signaling policy uncertainty for Brazil's energy sector.
Dual US Tariffs Spike Trade Tensions as Bolsonaro Ally Questions Brazil’s Election Integrity
New 37.5% US tariffs on some Brazilian goods converge with election-year political risk, raising uncertainty.
Statistical Tie Looms in Brazil: Datafolha Poll Expected to Confirm Tightening Presidential Race
The first post-campaign Datafolha poll is due today, with previous surveys showing President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the runoff.
Brazil Election Pits State-Led Resource Exploitation Against Private Investment Model
The presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro is defining Brazil's energy future, centering on state control vs. market liberalization.
Fiscal Showdown Defines Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Race as Debt Hits Critical Level
Brazil's presidential election pits Lula's spending continuity against a debt-linked cap from the opposition, with public debt at 81.9% of GDP.
Brazil’s Polarized Election Battle Lines Drawn Over Debt-to-GDP Crisis
Brazil's leading presidential candidates offer two starkly different plans to tackle the country's 81.9% Debt-to-GDP ratio and lower the cost of capital.
Election Uncertainty Drives Up Brazil’s Long-Term Borrowing Costs as Debt Hits 81.9% of GDP
Lack of post-election fiscal clarity from leading candidates is steepening Brazil's yield curve, signaling high long-term fiscal risk.
Lula’s Son, Bolsonaro’s Sons Under Federal Police Investigation in Dual Corruption Probes
Federal Police are investigating Fábio Luís Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, escalating political risk ahead of the election.
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio Signals Split From Hardline Bolsonarismo With Strong Vaccine Defense
Tarcísio de Freitas is separating his political identity from the anti-vaccine rhetoric that defined the former Bolsonaro administration.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Scrambles to Define Deepfake Ban Ahead of Key Ruling on AI Bolsonaro Video
Brazil’s top electoral court faces a critical test of its new deepfake ban in an imminent ruling on an AI-generated video of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil’s Presidential Candidates Avoid Concrete Fiscal Plans, Raising Macroeconomic Uncertainty
The tight 2026 Brazil election race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro is increasing country risk due to a lack of detailed budget proposals.
Brazil's Ibovespa Suffers Longest Losing Streak in Three Years as $2.5 Billion in Foreign Capital Flees
Foreign investors pull R$13.5 billion ($2.5B) from the B3 exchange as pre-election uncertainty and fiscal worries drive capital flight.
Fiscal Clash: Brazil’s Election Hinges on BNDES Role and Debt-Linked Spending Cap
Presidential candidates Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro present starkly different plans for Brazil's state size, BNDES, and the public debt.
Flávio Bolsonaro Adds Ex-Minister, Goldman Sachs Veteran to Economic Team in Market Push
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the main right-wing challenger, named key market figures to his team, signaling a fiscally conservative platform.
Brazil Presidential Election Battle Centers on Fiscal Future, Threatening $1 Trillion Tax Reform
The clash between incumbent and opposition fiscal plans, tied to Brazil’s 81.9% public debt, puts the massive Tax Reform in political jeopardy.
Tight Poll Confirms High Political Uncertainty as Brazil’s General Election Campaign Begins
The official campaign start for the 2026 Brazilian General Election reveals a high-stakes, technically tied race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil Asset Drop Signals Election Risk as Lula's Poll Lead Confirms Fiscal Fears
The official start of Brazil's presidential campaign has led to a market sell-off, driven by incumbent Lula's lead in recent polls.