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Brazil’s Labor Reform Push: 40-Hour Work Week Advance Triggers Cost Alert for Service Sector
Brazil's Senate is set to vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the work week from 44 to 40 hours without a pay cut, raising labor cost concerns.
Lula Calls for 'Profound Reforms' of Brazilian Judiciary Amid STF Ethics Crisis
President Lula demanded structural reform of the judiciary as Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes faces a scandal involving a disgraced banker.
Brazil’s Tax Reform Faces Dual Uncertainty as 2027 VAT Rate Remains Unset Amid Election Battle
Businesses cannot finalize 2027 financial plans as the final CBS/IBS rate is unknown, while a key challenger proposes revising the new VAT system.
Ibovespa Surges 5.4% as Brazilian Market Prices In Shift Toward Fiscal Conservatism
Brazil's stock market rallied sharply on new polls suggesting a right-wing presidential victory is possible, boosting investor hopes for fiscal reform.
Brazil's Institutions Push Major Shifts: Tech 'Safe Harbor' Ends as Lula Stakes Claim on Economic Sovereignty
Brazil's Supreme Court removes the tech platform liability shield, while Congress finalizes consumer-friendly e-commerce tax rules.
Brazil’s Country Risk Hits Lowest Level of Lula Term, Challenging Political Uncertainty Narrative
Brazil’s 5-year Credit Default Swap, a key measure of sovereign risk, fell to its lowest point since February 2020.
Lula’s 2026 Platform Signals Shift to Economic Nationalism, Prioritizing ‘Sovereignty’ and State-Led Development
President Lula's new political blueprint for Brazil emphasizes state control and reduced foreign influence, replacing his 'reconstruction' narrative.
Lula Campaign Asks Top Court to Bar Rival Flávio Bolsonaro Over Rally Allegations
The incumbent campaign has petitioned Brazil's Superior Electoral Court to declare challenger Flávio Bolsonaro ineligible.
Brazil Senate Approves Scrapping 20% Import Tax on Low-Value Foreign E-Commerce Purchases
Brazil's Congress finalized approval of a measure eliminating the 20% federal import tax on online purchases up to US$50, sparking retailer criticism.
Brazil Congress Finalizes Zero Federal Tax on E-commerce Purchases Up to US$50
Brazilian lawmakers approved a measure making the import tax exemption permanent for low-value international e-commerce purchases.
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.