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Lula Sanctions New Funding Mechanism for Brazilian Justice System Amidst Calls for Deep Judicial Reform
President Lula approved new laws centralizing funds for courts and public defenders, a move tied to his push for judicial reform.
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.
Brazil’s High Interest Rates to Persist as Election Campaigns Fail to Detail Fiscal Adjustment
Presidential candidates' vague economic plans increase sovereign risk, forcing the Central Bank to hold Brazil’s Selic rate high.
Lula Advisor Celso Amorim Warns Congress of US Intervention in Brazil Election, Citing Monroe Doctrine
Tensions rise as Lula's top advisor warns the US is using its historic Monroe Doctrine to justify meddling in the upcoming presidential 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.
Political Crises and Trade Shock Dominate Day in Brazil as EU Halts Meat Imports and Supreme Court Faces Scandal
Brazil’s political stability falters amid a Supreme Court scandal and a tightening election, even as the EU suspends $2 billion in meat exports.
Brazil Congress Eliminates Import Tax on $50 E-commerce Orders, Awaits Lula Sanction
Brazilian Congress approves MP to permanently zero the federal import tax on international purchases up to US$50, impacting retail competition.
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.
Lula Government Claims Brazil’s Social Security Queue Is ‘Zeroed’ Under New Metric, Despite 224,000 Overdue Claims
Brazil’s INSS queue is declared zeroed using a new definition that excludes cases within the legal limit, leaving a large backlog of complex, overdue claims.
Brazil’s ‘Blusinhas Tax’ Reversal Faces Tight Senate Deadline as E-commerce War Heats Up
Brazil's Congress must vote by Tuesday on a measure to permanently eliminate the 20% import tax on small e-commerce purchases.
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Approves End to ‘Blouse Tax’ on $50 E-commerce Imports
Brazil's Chamber zeroed the federal import tax on international purchases up to $50, boosting foreign e-commerce and sending the bill to the Senate.
Banker’s Plea Deal Threatens Lula Government and Scrambles Brazil’s Supreme Court
Revelations about a jailed banker's ties to STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes fuel a political crisis and raise institutional risk.
Brazil Joins China-Led AI Bloc While Pushing R$23 Billion Plan for Digital Sovereignty
Brazil commits to a new 29-nation AI governance body and a R$23 billion plan to build sovereign computing power.
‘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.
Brazil’s Fiscal Framework Credibility Erodes as Real Deficit Threatens Public Debt Stability
Brazil's New Fiscal Framework is undermined by rising deficits and spending 'exceptions,' jeopardizing debt stabilization and sustaining a high country risk.
New Federal Police Probe Targeting Lula’s Ex-Aide and Son Roils Brazil’s Election Cycle
Federal Police are investigating Marco Aurélio Santana Ribeiro and Fábio Luís Lula da Silva (Lulinha) for influence peddling.
Brazil Formally Triggers Retaliation Process Against US Tariffs Under New Reciprocity Law
Brazil has begun the formal process to apply its Economic Reciprocity Law against US tariffs, escalating bilateral trade tensions.
Lula-Backed 40-Hour Work Week Proposal Reaches Critical Senate Committee
Brazil's Senate President sent the constitutional amendment for a 40-hour work week to the key Constitution and Justice Committee, signaling a government priority.
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 Toughens Big Tech Liability with New Decrees, Mandating Action Without Court Order
President Lula signs decrees modifying the Marco Civil da Internet, holding platforms civilly liable for illicit content like hate speech and digital fraud.
JBS Owner J&F Enters Brazil’s Strategic Defense Sector with Acquisition of Avibras
Brazilian conglomerate J&F, controller of JBS, acquires strategic defense firm Avibras, a move following President Lula's push for the national defense industry.
Lula Government Fast-Tracks Constitutional Amendment for 40-Hour Workweek
Brazil's government is pushing a PEC through the Senate to cut the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours with no reduction in pay.
Lula-Trump Phone Call Restarts Talks to Defuse Looming US Tariff Threat on Brazilian Goods
Brazil's Lula and US President Trump spoke for an hour, agreeing to resume talks to counter the 25% US tariffs recently imposed on Brazilian products.
Lula Freezes Approval of All New Ambassadors, Escalating Diplomatic Row With US
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has halted all ambassador approvals until after the October election, citing a refusal to tolerate foreign interference.
Judicial Probes and Electoral Airtime Shape Brazil's High-Stakes Presidential Race
Brazil's political landscape is defined by judicial scrutiny on the Lula family and a key electoral airtime victory for the incumbent's coalition.
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.
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.
Brazil STF Justice Mendonça Orders Federal Police Probe Into Leaks in Lula's Son Case
Justice André Mendonça of the Brazil STF has ordered the Federal Police to investigate leaks in the 'Lulinha' corruption case, escalating institutional tension.