Search
228 results for “flávio bolsonaro”
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.
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.
Flávio Bolsonaro Vows to Replace Five Supreme Court Justices, Calls Target a 'Rotten Orange'
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro escalated his fight with the STF, promising to oust Justice Alexandre de Moraes and appoint five new ministers.
Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro in Statistical Tie for Brazil Presidential Election Runoff
New Quaest poll shows Lula 42% and Flávio Bolsonaro 41% in 2026 runoff, signaling peak political uncertainty for the October vote.
Judicial War Escalates to Political Crisis as Mendonça Forces STF to Review Moraes-Vorcaro Allegations
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça unseals a report concerning Justice Alexandre de Moraes, injecting volatility into the 2026 election.
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.
Brazil Election: Corruption and Democracy Top Voter Concerns in Poll
A new Quaest poll shows Brazilian voters prioritize clean records and democratic commitment over political feuds involving the Supreme Court.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Locked in Tight 2026 Race as Undecided Voters Vanish
A new September 2026 Quaest poll shows a tightening Brazilian presidential election, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the runoff.
Bolsonaro Challenger Proposes R$190 Billion Fiscal Cut and 20-Year Legal Stability for Investors
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential platform targets a 1.5% GDP cut, a new fiscal framework, and Judiciary spending.
Brazil’s Presidential Race Hinges on Contrasting, Criticized Fiscal Plans
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offer starkly different fiscal strategies to tackle Brazil's rising public debt, but neither plan satisfies economists.
Tightening Brazil Election Race Pushes Brazilian Real Stronger Against the Dollar
The Brazilian Real appreciated significantly as the presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro narrows, reducing political risk premium.
Brazil’s Next President Must Find R$350 Billion Fiscal Effort to Stabilize Debt
Analysts warn that Brazil's next president, whether Lula or Bolsonaro, must implement a 2.5% of GDP fiscal effort to stabilize the national debt.
US Tariff Threat Becomes Central Political Weapon in Brazil’s Presidential Election
The threat of a 50% US tariff on Brazilian goods has fueled a sharp clash between President Lula and rival Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of the October vote.
Brazil’s Tax Reform Faces Dual Uncertainty as 2027 VAT Rate Remains Unset Amid Election Battle
Businesses cannot finalize 2027 financial plans as the final CBS/IBS rate is unknown, while a key challenger proposes revising the new VAT system.
Ibovespa Surges 5.4% as Brazilian Market Prices In Shift Toward Fiscal Conservatism
Brazil's stock market rallied sharply on new polls suggesting a right-wing presidential victory is possible, boosting investor hopes for fiscal reform.
Brazil's Institutions Push Major Shifts: Tech 'Safe Harbor' Ends as Lula Stakes Claim on Economic Sovereignty
Brazil's Supreme Court removes the tech platform liability shield, while Congress finalizes consumer-friendly e-commerce tax rules.
Lula Campaign Asks Top Court to Bar Rival Flávio Bolsonaro Over Rally Allegations
The incumbent campaign has petitioned Brazil's Superior Electoral Court to declare challenger Flávio Bolsonaro ineligible.
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.
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.