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Brazilian Congress Advances Risk-Based Bill to Regulate AI, Setting Strict New Compliance Rules for Tech
Brazil’s House of Deputies is reviewing a Senate-approved bill (PL 2338/2023) that would create a new national legal framework for Artificial Intelligence, imposing high-cost compliance on tech companies.
Electoral Court Bars Over 1,200 Candidates, Leaving Brazil’s Congress Composition in Doubt
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has barred over 1,200 candidates for the 2026 general elections, with 73% appealing, creating uncertainty for the next Congress.
Brazil Finance Minister Asks Supreme Court to Halt Congress Spending Bills
Finance Minister Dario Durigan is appealing to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to stop Congress from passing spending bills that threaten Brazil’s new Fiscal Framework.
Lula Re-election Platform Vows Adherence to Fiscal Rule While Targeting Congressional ‘Pork-Barrel’ Spending
Brazil's President Lula da Silva’s re-election platform promises to maintain the New Fiscal Framework while proposing a reorganization of parliamentary budget amendments.
Brazil Congress Upholds Zero Tax on E-Commerce Imports Under $50, Finalizing ‘Taxa das Blusinhas’ Reversal
Brazilian Congress approves provisional measure eliminating the 20% federal import tax on international e-commerce purchases under $50.
Brazil Congress Defers Key Labor and Security Reforms Until After Elections
Brazil's Senate postpones highly anticipated votes on ending the 6x1 work week and public security reform until after the October 2026 elections.
Brazil Lula Clinches Key Wins but Labor and Security Reforms Shelved
President Lula secured critical legislative victories in Brazil's Congress, but major labor and public security reforms are frozen until after the 2026 elections.
Brazilian Congress Ends 'Blusinha Tax,' Squeezing Domestic Small Retailers With New Import Advantage
The Brazilian Congress approved a measure eliminating the 20% federal import tax on international e-commerce purchases up to US$50, intensifying competitive pressure on local small businesses.
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.
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.
Brazil’s Chamber Approves E-Commerce Tax Exemption, Moving to Senate Ahead of Imminent Deadline
Brazilian lawmakers approved a bill to zero the federal import tax on $50 e-commerce purchases, sending the measure to the Senate with a September 8 deadline.
Australian Tax Law on Big Tech Renews Pressure on Brazil’s Stalled Digital Levy Bills
A new Australian 2.5% tax on Big Tech's local ad revenue is intensifying debate in Brazil over proposed digital taxes and AI copyright payments.
Brazil Senate Fast-Tracks Critical Minerals Bill to Create New Investment Framework
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre advanced PL 2780/2024, a key Lula government priority for critical minerals policy.
Brazil Labor Reform to Cut Work Week to 40 Hours Faces Senate Vote Amid R$158 Billion Cost Warning
A constitutional amendment to reduce Brazil’s work week from 44 to 40 hours advances to the Senate, with industry groups estimating a massive annual cost.
Brazil Congress Approves Sweeping Fuel Tax Relief, Linking Fiscal Health to Oil Windfall
Brazil's legislature approved a major fuel tax cut, offsetting revenue loss with increased oil royalties to fight inflation.
Brazil Congress Approves Fuel Tax Cut, Guarantees Zero Federal Tax and $231 Million Subsidy for Ethanol
Brazilian lawmakers approved a bill to cut federal fuel taxes while mandating subsidies and tax parity rules to protect the domestic ethanol sector.
Brazil Congress Passes Fuel Tax Cut Bill Riddled With R$600 Million in Industry Tax Breaks
Brazil's Congress passed a major fuel tax cut bill, but only after adding multiple unrelated tax breaks, known as jabutis.
Brazil Congress Passes Broad Fuel Tax Relief, Using Oil Windfall to Stabilize Energy Prices
Brazil's Senate approved a bill cutting federal taxes on fuels, funded by an R$28 billion oil royalty windfall.
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.