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Brazil’s Supreme Court Authorizes Influence-Peddling Probe into President Lula’s Eldest Son
Federal Police will investigate Fábio Luís Lula da Silva for alleged influence-peddling and corruption, a political risk for the president.
Rio De Janeiro Governorship Crisis Drags On as Supreme Court Prepares to Weigh Election Format
Brazil’s second-largest economy remains in political limbo months after ex-Governor Cláudio Castro’s conviction for abuse of power.
Brazil Supreme Court Moves to Block Local ‘Bomb Bills’ on Fiscal Grounds
Brazil's STF is moving to formalize a rule that will block state and municipal laws that create expenses without funding.
Brazil’s Next President to Appoint Four Supreme Court Justices, Reshaping Court for a Decade
The October 2026 general election will determine the ideological balance of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court and the stability of its institutions.
Brazil Police Uncover Plot to Attack Presidential Palace, Congress Ahead of October Election
Police probe "Operation Interrupted Network" after eight suspects plotted severe violence against government buildings in Brasília.
Brazil’s Top Prosecutor Seeks to Keep Strict Political Silence on Jailed Bolsonaro
Brazil's Prosecutor General's Office asked the Supreme Court to reject Jair Bolsonaro's appeal and maintain a ban on his political communication.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Mediates R$6.6 Billion Rescue Loan to Avert State Bank Liquidation
Brazil's STF is mediating a R$6.6 billion loan from the FGC to state-owned Banco de Brasília (BRB) amid a transparency crisis.
Presidential Candidate Caiado Promises Amnesty for Jan 8 Convicts, Raising Brazil’s Institutional Risk
PSD candidate Ronaldo Caiado's pledge to grant amnesty to January 8 convicts introduces major political uncertainty.
STF Takes Up Gambling Ban Constitutionality Today, Signaling Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism and Real Estate Opportunity
Brazil's Supreme Court will rule on the 1941 ban on jogos de azar, a decision that could unlock a massive regulated gambling market.
STF Postpones Funrural Tax Ruling, Maintaining R$20.9 Billion Liability Risk for Brazil Agribusiness
Supreme Court's delay on Funrural tax sub-rogação keeps R$20.9B in legal uncertainty for acquirers of rural production like meatpackers.
Lula’s Record Veto Rejections Force Executive to STF, Heightening Brazil Political Risk
President Lula's record defeat rate on vetoes in Congress forces a systematic turn to the STF, increasing regulatory uncertainty for investors.
STF Resumes Sessions, Expected to Resolve Long-Pending Funrural Agro Tax Liability
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court is set to conclude the ADI 4395 ruling, potentially unfreezing billions in agro tax cases.
STF Resumes Session to Conclude Funrural Tax Judgment, Bringing Fiscal Certainty to Agribusiness
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) resumed sessions today to conclude the judgment on the controversial Funrural tax, a key fiscal issue for Brazil’s agricultural sector.
Trump Renews National Emergency Against Brazil, Extending IEEPA Sanctions Threat Until 2027
The US extended its 'national emergency' on Brazil, maintaining the legal power (IEEPA) to impose sanctions and raising geopolitical risk for the Brazilian Real and US-exposed firms.
Brazil Supreme Court Upholds Seizure of Suspect's Crypto Assets
Brazil's STF has upheld the freezing of a suspect's cryptocurrency in a major financial fraud case, reinforcing the country's strict digital asset enforcement.
Lula's Congressional Support Collapse Raises Fiscal Alarm, Forces Unprecedented STF Maneuver
President Lula's support tanked despite a record R$33.89bn in payouts, forcing the government to use the STF to block 'spending-bomb' bills.
Brazil Supreme Court Upholds Crypto Blockade, Denies Access
Brazil's STF has upheld a crypto asset seizure and denied a defendant full access to the police inquiry, highlighting rising regulatory risks for investors.
Brazil STF Consolidates Crypto Asset Freezing via CriptoJud
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) reinforces judicial power to freeze crypto assets, utilizing the CriptoJud system to close regulatory loopholes.
Bolsonaro Son Flávio Testifies in Lula Slander Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro testified before the Federal Police today in a high-stakes calumny inquiry against President Lula, escalating political risk ahead of the 2026 election.
Dino Freezes Eduardo Cunha Assets in Secret Budget Probe
STF Justice Flávio Dino froze R$ 6.1 million in assets of former Speaker Eduardo Cunha, fueling political noise that could stall economic reforms in Congress.
STF Forms Majority to Ease Limits on Judicial 'Penduricalhos'
Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) has formed a majority to ease strict limits on extra-ceiling benefits for judges, adding fresh fiscal pressure.