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Brazil Supreme Court Disapproval Hits Record High Amid Judicial-Political Crisis
Public distrust in Brazil’s Supreme Court reaches a record 48% after the sprawling Banco Master scandal.
Lula’s Lead in Key Amazon State of Pará Tightens Against Flávio Bolsonaro
A new Quaest poll shows President Lula’s lead over Flávio Bolsonaro has shrunk to 5 points in Pará, signaling increased volatility in the 2026 Brazil presidential election.
Lula Authorizes 19 New Federal Institutes, Nearing Campaign Goal of 100 Units
President Lula expands Brazil's Federal Institutes network, a key policy for technical education and social mobility, ahead of the election.
Lula’s New Liability Decrees Turn Screws on Google, Meta, and TikTok in Brazil
President Lula's decrees solidify tech platform liability for illegal content, giving Brazil's ANPD new powers to enforce moderation.
Lula Orders Immediate Ban on Online Betting, Sparking Brazil Regulatory Risk Fears
Brazil's President Lula bans a R$2.55 billion licensed online betting market overnight, citing a 'public health problem' and 'misery.'
Lula Bans R$37 Billion Online Betting Sector Days Before Election, Citing Social Costs
Brazil's President Lula signed an MP immediately banning the $7bn online betting sector, reversing a regulatory framework less than two years old.
Brazil Government Transfers Another R$2.3 Billion to Petrobras, Fuel Subsidies Total R$12.2 Billion
The latest payment to state-run oil giant Petrobras extends a significant fiscal commitment to stabilize domestic fuel prices ahead of a key election.
Lula Vows 'Obligatory Fiscal Stability' Amid High Debt Load, Raising Policy Uncertainty Ahead of Brazil Election
Brazil's President Lula promised fiscal stability to business leaders even as the country's public debt nears 82% of GDP, creating policy uncertainty.
Lula’s Pre-Election Policy Swings Signal Heightened Governance Risk in Brazil
The Lula administration used aggressive executive action on betting and diesel subsidies just before the October election, increasing policy uncertainty.
Lula Bans Brazil’s R$20 Billion Sports Betting Market, Setting Up Showdown With Congress
President Lula signs Provisional Measure banning sports betting, a move that takes effect immediately but faces a 120-day gauntlet in Congress.
New R$2.3 Billion Payment Pushes Brazil’s Petrobras Fuel Subsidy Tab to R$12.2 Billion
Brazil's government paid Petrobras R$2.3 billion for a diesel subsidy, highlighting fiscal risk and political intervention in fuel prices.
Lula Bans Sports Betting Ahead of Election in Shock Policy Reversal, Imperiling R$5 Billion in Projected Tax Revenue
Brazilian President Lula signed an executive order banning online betting, costing the federal government billions and upending a key policy ahead of his tight re-election bid.
Lula Bans Sports Betting Days Before Brazil Election, Calling Industry a 'Cancer'
President Lula signs an emergency decree immediately halting Brazil’s multi-billion dollar sports betting sector a week before the election.
Lula Uses UN Stage to Stress Sovereignty, Warn Against Foreign Election Interference
Days before the Brazil election, President Lula used his UN General Assembly address to decry foreign interference, targeting the US.
Brazil Extends R$ 2.12 Diesel Subsidy for 30 Days Ahead of Election
Brazil’s government extended a key R$ 2.12 per liter diesel subsidy for 30 days, a move to curb inflation and logistics costs before the October election.
Brazil Secures Uruguay Beef Quota to Bypass China's 55% Tariff
President Lula announced a diplomatic deal with Uruguay to use its unused beef export quota to China, offering a lifeline to Brazilian meatpackers facing a steep tariff.
Lula Government Abruptly Bans Online Betting, Revoking Market Regulation Days Before Election
Brazil's President Lula signed an executive order banning all online sports betting and casinos, creating massive regulatory uncertainty for foreign investors.
Fiscal Crisis Threatens Brazil’s Recovery as Ex-Central Banker Warns of ‘42-Degree Fever’
Former Central Bank President Arminio Fraga says Brazil needs urgent fiscal adjustment amid tight election race.
Lula Bans Online Betting via Provisional Measure, Halting Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry Just Before Election
President Lula signs an MP to ban online betting in Brazil, immediately disrupting a recently regulated sector ahead of the October 4th vote.
Lula Launches R$15 Billion Debt Buyback to Clear R$150 Billion in Family Debt Pre-Election
President Lula's 'Desenrola 3.0' program targets mass consumer debt relief just days before Brazil's general election.
Lula Bans All Online Betting Days Before Election, Triggering Legal Certainty Alarm
Brazil's President Lula issued a Provisional Measure banning all online sports betting and casinos, raising concerns over investor legal certainty.
Brazil’s Election-Season Volatility Spreads from Betting Ban to Global Trade Battles
Brazil’s political and economic landscape is volatile nine days before the presidential election, marked by a betting ban, a trade fight with the US, and intense fiscal scrutiny.
Close Brazil Presidential Polls Intensify Fiscal Risk Debate Ahead of October Vote
The statistical tie between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro heightens uncertainty around Brazil's public debt and the political will for necessary fiscal reform.
Lula Urges Overhaul of UN Security Council, Challenges Global Order in UN Speech
Brazilian President Lula used his UN General Assembly opening address to call for immediate reform of the Security Council and champion multilateralism.
Brazil Charts Independent AI Course with Tax Breaks as US, China Launch Bilateral Dialogue
Brazilian President Lula calls for global AI rules at UN, contrasting with the new US-China AI channel, while Brazil offers major tax breaks for data centers.
Lula Proposes Up to Six Years in Prison for Online Betting Operators in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is moving to criminalize the recently regulated online gambling sector, proposing up to six years in prison for operators and those who advertise for them.
Brazil’s Election Puts US Big Tech Under Pressure as ‘Digital Sovereignty’ Becomes Key Policy Fight
Leading Brazilian presidential candidates are campaigning on digital sovereignty platforms, signaling a high-stakes regulatory shift for Big Tech.
Brazil Finance Minister Durigan Defends Fiscal Framework Days Before Pivotal Election
Finance Minister Dario Durigan published an op-ed to reassure global investors of Brazil’s fiscal commitment ahead of the October 4 presidential vote.
Brazil's Public Debt Hits 82.5% of GDP, Highest Level Since 2021, Constraining Next President
Brazil's gross public debt reached 82.5% of GDP in July 2026, forcing a prolonged period of high interest rates and limiting the policy options for the next administration.
Lula Blasts UN Security Council as 'Hostage' to Inaction, Outlines Assertive Brazil Foreign Policy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his address to the UN General Assembly to fiercely criticize the Security Council's failure to prevent global conflict, while asserting Brazil's non-aligned stance and sovereignty.