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STF Justice Dino Removes Maranhão Audit Court President Amid Homicide, Corruption Probe
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino ordered the 180-day removal of the Maranhão State Audit Court President, the Governor's nephew, over a corruption-linked homicide investigation.
Brazil Supreme Court Set for Longest Vacancy as Historic Senate Impasse Blocks Judicial Pick
The Supreme Federal Court vacancy has surpassed ten months following the Senate's rejection of President Lula's nominee.
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.
US Sanctions Threat Against Moraes Escalates Brazil Election Risk
The Trump administration is reportedly considering reimposing sanctions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, introducing new geopolitical friction.
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 Supreme Court Upholds Amazon Soy Moratorium, But Cripples It By Validating State Tax Penalties
Brazil's top court ruled the voluntary Amazon Soy Moratorium is constitutional but upheld state laws that strip tax benefits from companies that adhere to its zero-deforestation standards.
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-Milei Crisis Escalates: Brazil Recalls Ambassador as Mercosul Trade Framework Faces Existential Risk
Brazil's diplomatic protest after Milei insults Lula and a Supreme Court Justice threatens the $31B Brazil-Argentina trade axis and Mercosul's stability.
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.
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.
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.