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Bolsonaro’s Son Takes First Numerical Lead Over Lula in New Brazil Election Poll
The latest Quaest poll shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro leading President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 42% to 40% in a hypothetical runoff, signaling a sharp increase in electoral risk ahead of the October vote.
Brazil Tax Reform Accelerates Legislative Countdown to Corporate Overhaul
The Brazilian Senate advanced regulation of the Dual VAT system, forcing an immediate, critical tax choice for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Brazil Supreme Court Crisis Deepens as Justices Clash Over Moraes's Links to Banco Master Scandal
Open conflict at the STF escalates as the court prepares to analyze a potential investigation into Justice Alexandre de Moraes over his family's links to the R$12 billion Banco Master fraud.
Federal Deputy Targeted by Police for Alleged Influence Peddling, Highlighting Judicial Corruption Fears
A Federal Police operation targeted Cezinha de Madureira, a close ally of an STF Minister, over allegations of charging high fees to influence judicial outcomes, confirming a direct link to the Master financial scandal.
Brazilian Real Defies Strong Dollar as 'Electoral Trade' Prices Political Shift
The Brazilian Real has decoupled from global currency weakness, driven by investors betting on a tight 2026 election that could force a key fiscal adjustment.
Lula Government Uses R$6.6 Billion Subsidy Package to Cut Fuel Price Ahead of Election
Brazil's government cut federal taxes on gasoline and boosted a diesel subsidy in a R$6.6 billion move to control fuel prices and inflation before the presidential election.
Brazil Finance Minister Asks Supreme Court to Halt Congress Spending Bills
Finance Minister Dario Durigan is appealing to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to stop Congress from passing spending bills that threaten Brazil’s new Fiscal Framework.
Internal Resistance From Top Brass Defused Bolsonaro’s 2022 Coup Plot, Police Records Show
Accounts from former commanders of the Brazilian Armed Forces reveal key resistance that stopped Jair Bolsonaro's alleged plan to overturn the 2022 election.
Lula Demands Full Transparency in Banco Master Scandal, Calls It Brazil’s ‘Biggest Financial Crime’
President Lula called for the "complete lifting of the confidentiality" in the Banco Master case to address an "institutional crisis" in Brazil’s judiciary.
Supreme Court Crisis Fuels Flávio Bolsonaro’s Surge Over Lula in Brazil Presidential Race
An unprecedented institutional crisis in Brazil’s Supreme Court involving Justice Alexandre de Moraes has driven challenger Flávio Bolsonaro into the lead in presidential prediction markets.
STF President Fachin Seizes Control of Moraes-Vorcaro Case Days Before Crucial Vote
Brazilian Supreme Court President Edson Fachin removed a rival justice as rapporteur for a case on Justice Alexandre de Moraes, exposing a profound power struggle.
Central Bank Probe Alleges R$12 Million Bribes Paid by Banco Master to Senior Regulators
An internal Central Bank investigation found evidence that two former senior officials received up to R$12 million in bribes from Banco Master's owner, Daniel Vorcaro.
Brazil Candidates Agree on Fiscal Crisis, But Not the Cure for High Debt and Rates
Brazil’s leading presidential candidates agree that fiscal balance is key to economic stability, but their plans lack the detail needed to lower the country's high sovereign debt.
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Lifts Secrecy on Mário Frias Probe, Citing Possible PCC Link
STF Justice Flávio Dino lifted the seal on a corruption probe targeting Bolsonaro ally and federal deputy Mário Frias over alleged diversion of public funds and a possible connection to the PCC organized crime faction.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Heads for Showdown Over Judge’s Alleged Links to Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud Case
Brazil’s STF faces an unprecedented vote on whether to investigate Justice Alexandre de Moraes over his alleged connection to the R$131 million Master Bank fraud scandal.
US Tariffs on Brazilian Wood Fuel Political Firestorm Ahead of Presidential Vote
New 25% US tariffs on a range of Brazilian goods, including wood products, ignite a trade war and trigger a political blame game involving Lula and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil Banks Warn: Fiscal Plan Essential Post-Election to Avoid 20% Rates
Investment banks warn that Brazil's next president must deliver a strict budget plan to prevent interest rates from soaring to 20% amid rising debt.
Brazil’s Presidential Candidates Lack Concrete Fiscal Plans to Tame 82% of GDP Debt
The election platforms of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro offer vague solutions to Brazil's surging public debt, raising fears of post-election austerity.
Brazil Supreme Court Institutional Feud Escalates, Threatening Judicial Stability and Risk Premium
A high-profile internal conflict between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over leaked messages with former banker Daniel Vorcaro is creating an institutional crisis at the STF ahead of a key vote.
Bolsonaro Challenger Flávio Under Probe Over Corrupt Banker's Film
Brazil's Supreme Court is investigating presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro for allegedly using R$61 million from a disgraced banker to fund a biopic.
Post-Election Fiscal Void Puts Brazil's Economy on Knife’s Edge
Major investment banks warn that the next government’s fiscal plan will determine if Brazil’s Selic rate soars or if the Ibovespa sees a massive rally.
Lula’s R$200 Billion Pre-Election Stimulus Falls Short as Consumer Debt Limits Economic Impact
Economists estimate President Lula's major stimulus package is delivering less than two-thirds of its intended boost to Brazil's economy due to high household indebtedness and bank risk aversion.
Record Diversity In Brazil’s 2026 Election Signals Shifting Political Landscape
The 2026 Brazilian general election features a record number of Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ candidates, reflecting a national push for political inclusion and challenging traditional power structures.
New Polls Map Brazil's Deepening Regional Divide Ahead of October Election
Polling shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro dominating the conservative, agribusiness heartland while President Lula holds a narrow national lead, highlighting Brazil's extreme political polarization.
Unsealed Evidence Against Bolsonaro Challenger Flávio Deepens Brazil’s Judicial and Election Crisis
Documents detailing a R$61 million payment to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro have been unsealed, escalating an unprecedented political and judicial crisis weeks before Brazil's October 4 election.
President Lula Backs Term Limits for Brazil Supreme Court Justices Amid Institutional Crisis
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva supports a discussion on fixed terms for Supreme Court justices, a major institutional shift, as the court faces an unprecedented crisis.
Lula Urges Transparency as Unsealed PF Reports Deepen Brazil’s ‘Master Case’ Judicial Scandal
President Lula has called for full disclosure in the 'Master Case,' a spiraling financial investigation that now involves the alleged close relationship between a collapsed bank's owner and a powerful Supreme Court Justice.
Brazil’s 2026 Election Sees Record Diversity Driven by Campaign Finance Reform
Candidates identifying as Black and Brown now make up nearly half of all registered candidacies for the 2026 Brazil election, a direct result of new proportional funding rules.
Unsealed Banco Master Evidence Escalates Political Probe Targeting Bolsonaro Allies
Supreme Court unseals documents linking disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro and the massive Banco Master fraud to top political allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro, intensifying election-year scrutiny.
Corruption Probe Targets Brazil Presidential Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Weeks Before Election
Unsealed Supreme Court documents reveal leading opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption and money laundering related to payments from a disgraced banker.