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Brazil Registers Largest Deflation in Four Years, Cementing Central Bank's Selic Rate Cut
Brazil's official inflation index, the IPCA, fell 0.32% in August, the first deflation of the year, driven by a temporary 'Itaipu Bonus' on electricity bills.

Brazil Police Report Details Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro’s Direct Contact With Disgraced Banker Daniel Vorcaro
A Federal Police report reveals presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro pressed former Banco Master CEO Daniel Vorcaro for payments to finance the film 'Dark Horse' about his father, Jair Bolsonaro.

Lula Re-election Platform Vows Adherence to Fiscal Rule While Targeting Congressional ‘Pork-Barrel’ Spending
Brazil's President Lula da Silva’s re-election platform promises to maintain the New Fiscal Framework while proposing a reorganization of parliamentary budget amendments.

Brazilian Real Faces 50% Volatility Risk Based on Post-Election Fiscal Plan
The Brazilian Real could swing wildly between R$3.95 and R$6.00 against the US Dollar depending on whether the next administration commits to a credible fiscal adjustment.

Corruption Probe Against Flávio Bolsonaro Adds Legal Risk to Tight Brazilian Presidential Race
Court documents unsealed weeks before the election reveal presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption and money laundering linked to a disgraced banker.

Public Clash Between Top Justices Deepens Brazil Constitutional Crisis, Elevating Political Risk
A public dispute between Supreme Court Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over a banking probe has intensified an institutional crisis, fueling political uncertainty ahead of the October elections.

Brazil STF Justice Lifts Secrecy on Key Probes Targeting Bolsonaro Son, Ciro Nogueira Ahead of Election
Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça unsealed 39 judicial processes, exposing details in the 'Dark Horse' film and Banco Master corruption investigations involving top politicians.

Brazilian Technology to Power Core Component of World’s Largest Telescope in Chile
Brazil's National Astrophysics Laboratory and USP are developing a crucial Instrument Core Subsystem for the 39-meter Extremely Large Telescope, cementing the country's role in global astronomy projects.

Centaurus Fund Challenges $1.2 Billion Mandatory Tender Offer for Oncoclínicas in Arbitration
A fund linked to Centaurus Capital is seeking to annul a CVM decision mandating a R$6 billion tender offer for Oncoclínicas shares, pitting minority rights against a major investor.

Brazil's Deflationary Surprise Was a Power Credit Mirage, Testing Central Bank’s Resolve on Selic Rate Cut
Brazil's official inflation index dropped 0.32% in August, the largest deflation in four years, but the figure was nearly all due to a one-off power bill credit.

Supreme Court Documents Confirm Formal Investigation of Presidential Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro
STF unseals documents in the high-profile 'Master Case,' confirming a formal probe into presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro over alleged corruption linked to a failed bank.

New Campaign Forces Brazil’s Election Candidates to Confront Cerrado Deforestation and Water Crisis
A coalition of environmental groups launched the #VotePeloCerrado campaign, demanding candidates sign a commitment to protect the vital "cradle of waters" biome.

New Datafolha Poll Confirms Technical Tie Between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil Presidential Race
A new Datafolha poll shows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are in a statistical tie for Brazil's October presidential election, signaling high political uncertainty.

10% of Voters Undecided: Brazil Presidential Race Remains Volatile as Lula, Bolsonaro Enter Final Stretch
The latest Datafolha poll shows President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the October election runoff, with a large bloc of uncommitted voters set to determine the outcome.

Sigma Lithium Shares Drop Further Amid Legal Battle with Traditional Brazilian Community
Shares in the lithium producer SGML fell 5.66% to $9.50 on Friday as a Brazilian court order suspending operations at its main mine creates regulatory uncertainty.

Lula Pressures Rio Grande do Sul Governor as R$6.5 Billion Climate Fund Stalls
President Lula criticized the slow disbursement of a R$6.5 billion climate infrastructure fund for Rio Grande do Sul, demanding approved resilience projects before releasing the remaining funds.

Brazil Supreme Court Rejects Land Claim Cut-Off, Creating Long-Term Risk for Agribusiness
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) struck down the 'Marco Temporal' time-limit thesis, dramatically increasing regulatory uncertainty for agribusiness and mining.

Supreme Court Feud Over Bank Fraud Investigation Plunges Brazil Into Institutional Crisis
A public dispute between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over the failed Banco Master investigation has triggered an institutional crisis in the Brazil Supreme Court ahead of a contested election.

Key Brazil Soybean Belt Regions See Zero Rain as Planting Starts, Raising Crop Risk
Major soybean producers in Mato Grosso and Bahia have received no rain in seven days, forcing farmers to delay the start of the 2026/27 planting season and increasing global supply concerns.

Federal Police Tie Bolsonaro Sons to Financial Investigation in R$7 Billion Banking Scandal
New reports from the Federal Police and Public Prosecutor's Office allege a direct link between the sons of former President Jair Bolsonaro and a major banking fraud case.

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 Inflation Posts Steepest Deflation in Four Years, Intensifying Pressure for Deeper Rate Cuts
Brazil’s official IPCA inflation index recorded a deeper-than-expected deflation of -0.32% in August 2026, driven by an electricity bill credit, likely pushing the Central Bank to accelerate its interest rate cutting cycle.

Brazil Supreme Court President Ends Secrecy in 'Master' Probe to Contain Institutional Crisis
STF President Edson Fachin compelled Justice André Mendonça to unseal 14 procedures in the 'Master' corruption case, exposing the full details to all justices ahead of a critical plenary session next week, amid a deep internal rift.

Unsealed Police Reports Detail Central Bank Supervisors' Role in Daniel Vorcaro Corruption Scheme
Federal Police reports unsealed by the Supreme Court reveal that high-ranking Central Bank supervisors acted as 'informal consultants' for the ex-banker at the heart of the Banco Master scandal, receiving travel and payments for insider help.

Supreme Court and Central Bank Integrity Rocked by Brazil's Banco Master Corruption Scandal
Federal Police reports exposed an alleged influence-peddling scheme linking failed Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro, Central Bank officials, and the family of STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

Brazilian Real Strengthens as Tightening Polls Put Flávio Bolsonaro’s Fiscal Promises in Focus
The Brazilian currency climbed to an over three-week high against the dollar, as new presidential election polls showed a near-tie between the incumbent and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, whom markets view as more fiscally conservative.

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 Labor Court Suspends New Glyphosate Registrations, Triggering Agribusiness Uncertainty
A Labor Court in Brasília ordered a 90-day suspension on all new glyphosate registrations, mandating an environmental review.

Brazil Court Authorizes Asset Search for Ex-Bolsonaro Ally Carla Zambelli Over R$86,000 Debt
A Federal Court in Brasília authorized a search for bank accounts and assets belonging to former federal deputy Carla Zambelli to collect on an R$86,000 debt owed to state bank Caixa Econômica Federal.

Nubank Launches Initial U.S. Products Via Partner Bank While Awaiting Federal Charter
Brazilian fintech giant Nu Holdings launched its first consumer financial products in the U.S. through an interim partnership with Lead Bank, offering high-yield savings and a cashback card as it continues to seek full federal bank approval.