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Lula Disapproval Hits 53% in Rio de Janeiro, Signaling Regulatory Friction Risk for Investors
President Lula's government disapproval reached 53% in the key state of Rio de Janeiro, signaling political friction and uncertainty for markets.
Lula's Congressional Support Collapse Raises Fiscal Alarm, Forces Unprecedented STF Maneuver
President Lula's support tanked despite a record R$33.89bn in payouts, forcing the government to use the STF to block 'spending-bomb' bills.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Tied in 2026 Rio Presidential Poll
A new RealTime Big Data poll in Rio de Janeiro shows a tight 2026 race between President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, boosting political risk for Brazilian assets.
Analysts Note Lula Campaign Strength, PT Boosts Senate Fund for Policy Continuity
Political analysts at Expert XP suggest Lula's re-election strength is increasing, while the PT party increases its Senate campaign fund allocation fourfold to secure governance.
Lula Senate Support Halves, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Agenda
President Lula's Senate support fell from 75% to 38.5%, raising political risks for Brazil's fiscal reforms and weighing on the Ibovespa and Brazilian real.
Lula Government’s Congressional Support Halves in Senate, Escalating Brazil Fiscal Risk
President Lula’s Senate support fell from 75% to 38.5%, jeopardizing the fiscal framework after Congress blocked a R$10B tax and advanced R$111B 'fiscal bombs'.
Lula Congressional Support Halves, Escalating Brazil Fiscal Risks
Brazil's Senate support for President Lula's priority bills has plummeted to 38.5%, fueling investor concern over fiscal gridlock and USD/BRL volatility.
Tight Lula-Bolsonaro 2026 Polls Cement Brazil's Prolonged Political Risk Premium
New July polls show President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a technical tie for the 2026 race, sustaining high political uncertainty.
Bolsonaro Son Flávio Testifies in Lula Slander Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro testified before the Federal Police today in a high-stakes calumny inquiry against President Lula, escalating political risk ahead of the 2026 election.
Net Negative Lula Approval Rating Heightens Risk to Brazil Fiscal Framework, Weighing on IBOV
President Lula's disapproval reached 49% against 47% approval in the latest BTG/Nexus poll, indicating political headwinds for crucial fiscal reform.
Brazil Accelerates China-Mercosul Trade Deal After US Imposes 25% Tariffs
President Lula and Xi Jinping agreed to fast-track a China-Mercosul agreement days after the US hit Brazilian goods with a 25% Section 301 tariff.
Ibovespa Falls 1.52% as BTG/Nexus Poll Confirms Technical Tie in Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Runoff
Latest BTG Pactual/Nexus poll shows President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a technical tie for the 2026 runoff, increasing market uncertainty.
BRL Holds Steady Near 5.08 as Lula Launches BRL 18.5B Exporter Shield
The Brazilian real stabilized near 5.08 per USD as President Lula unveiled an 18.5 billion reais exporter shield to counter new 25% US tariffs.
US-Brazil Trade War Escalates: 25% Tariffs Hit B3 Stocks
US imposes 25% tariffs on $7.4B of Brazilian exports over Pix dispute; President Lula counters with an R$18.5B credit line, rattling the USD/BRL.
US Tariffs Threaten Brazil Exports; Lula Unveils $3.66B Aid
US imposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, prompting President Lula to counter with a $3.66 billion credit package to shield key domestic industries.
US Section 301 Tariffs Hit Brazil; Lula Vows WTO Action
The US will impose a 25% Section 301 tariff on $7.4 billion of Brazilian goods, prompting President Lula to threaten WTO action and reciprocal surcharges.
Lula Pulls Ahead in 2026 Polls as US Tariffs Ignite Campaign
President Lula widens his lead over Flávio Bolsonaro to 45%-37% in a new Quaest poll, as a US tariff dispute reshapes Brazil's 2026 election outlook.
US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil; Lula Vows Retaliation
The US will impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports on July 22, 2026, prompting President Lula to prepare retaliatory intellectual property sanctions.
Lula Proposes MEI Tax Limit Hike, Sparking Retail Backlash
President Lula sent a bill raising the MEI revenue cap to R$ 140,000 by 2028, but business lobbies warn of distortions without Simples Nacional adjustments.
Lula Proposes MEI Tax-Free Revenue Limit Hike to BRL 140k
President Lula sent a bill to Congress raising the MEI revenue limit to BRL 140,000 by 2028, sparking debate over fiscal slippage and Simples Nacional limits.
Lula to Skip Corporate Plano Safra for Mercosur Summit
President Lula will miss the corporate Plano Safra launch for the Mercosur Summit, risking a deeper rift with Brazil's powerful agribusiness sector.
Lula Launches Desenrola Adimplentes to Ease Debt Burden
Brazil's President Lula and Dario Durigan launch a preventive debt-refinancing program for low-income payers, potentially squeezing retail bank spreads.