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Political Risk Closes Door on Cemig Privatization in Minas Gerais Gubernatorial Race
PROInvestingSep 20

Political Risk Closes Door on Cemig Privatization in Minas Gerais Gubernatorial Race

Political opposition from leading candidates and strong public sentiment have stalled the privatization of Brazil's Cemig, raising political risk for investors.

US Tech Firms Freeze Billions in Brazil Data Center Investment Pending Election Outcome
PRONASDAQSep 20

US Tech Firms Freeze Billions in Brazil Data Center Investment Pending Election Outcome

Hyperscale companies are holding back crucial AI infrastructure spending in Brazil, citing high political risk ahead of the country's October election.

Technical Tie and High Rejection Signal Intense Polarization in Brazil Presidential Race
PROPoliticsSep 17

Technical Tie and High Rejection Signal Intense Polarization in Brazil Presidential Race

A Datafolha poll released two weeks before the election shows President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie, confirming high political risk.

Statistical Tie in Brazil Presidential Race Brings Back Political Risk Premium to the Real
CurrenciesSep 15

Statistical Tie in Brazil Presidential Race Brings Back Political Risk Premium to the Real

The Brazilian Real weakened sharply after new polls showed incumbent President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie, reintroducing a political risk premium to the currency.

Political Risk Skyrockets as Outsider Augusto Cury Enters Statistical Tie with Lula and Bolsonaro
PROMarketsSep 13

Political Risk Skyrockets as Outsider Augusto Cury Enters Statistical Tie with Lula and Bolsonaro

A Datafolha poll showing best-selling author Augusto Cury in a statistical tie with President Lula introduces significant political uncertainty into Brazil's election.

Brazil’s Political Risk Spikes Long-Term Rates After Supreme Court Unseals Master Case
MarketsSep 11

Brazil’s Political Risk Spikes Long-Term Rates After Supreme Court Unseals Master Case

Long-term interest rates in Brazil jumped on Friday after the Supreme Federal Court unsealed documents in a massive political-financial fraud scandal.

Industry Body Demands Action as Brazil Supreme Court Justices Clash Over Federal Police Chief
PROPoliticsSep 09

Industry Body Demands Action as Brazil Supreme Court Justices Clash Over Federal Police Chief

The National Confederation of Industry intervened after two Supreme Court justices issued conflicting orders regarding the Federal Police Director-General.

Judicial War Escalates to Political Crisis as Mendonça Forces STF to Review Moraes-Vorcaro Allegations
PROPoliticsSep 07

Judicial War Escalates to Political Crisis as Mendonça Forces STF to Review Moraes-Vorcaro Allegations

Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça unseals a report concerning Justice Alexandre de Moraes, injecting volatility into the 2026 election.

Brazil real estate investors mature but grow wary of political risk
MarketsSep 06

Brazil real estate investors mature but grow wary of political risk

A joint study by Brain, Clube FII, and Tree shows seasoned retail investors now dominate Brazil's real estate funds, but political anxiety is rising.

Tightening Brazil Election Race Pushes Brazilian Real Stronger Against the Dollar
CurrenciesSep 06

Tightening Brazil Election Race Pushes Brazilian Real Stronger Against the Dollar

The Brazilian Real appreciated significantly as the presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro narrows, reducing political risk premium.

Brazil Prosecutor General Seeks to Annul Probe That Implicated Top Supreme Court Justice
MarketsSep 05

Brazil Prosecutor General Seeks to Annul Probe That Implicated Top Supreme Court Justice

The head of Brazil’s public ministry, Paulo Gonet, is challenging the legality of an investigation that exposed contacts between a jailed banker and a top STF Justice.

Brazil’s Country Risk Hits Lowest Level of Lula Term, Challenging Political Uncertainty Narrative
PoliticsSep 04

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.

STF President Fachin Intervenes to Isolate Crisis Between Justices Moraes and Mendonça
PoliticsSep 04

STF President Fachin Intervenes to Isolate Crisis Between Justices Moraes and Mendonça

Brazil’s Supreme Court President separated an investigation request to de-escalate an unprecedented public conflict between two key justices.

Political Risk Hits Brazil: Foreign Investors Pull R$18 Billion Amid Election Volatility
PROMarketsSep 04

Political Risk Hits Brazil: Foreign Investors Pull R$18 Billion Amid Election Volatility

Foreign investors withdrew R$18.11 billion from Brazil’s B3 stock exchange in August, pricing in political uncertainty ahead of the 2026 election.

PoliticsAug 22

Political Risk Premium Drives Record Foreign Capital Outflow from Brazil’s Stock Market

Foreign investors pulled billions from the B3 ahead of the October 2026 election, raising Brazil's political risk premium.

Federal Police Probe Into Lula’s Son Raises Political Risk Ahead of Brazilian Election
PoliticsAug 17

Federal Police Probe Into Lula’s Son Raises Political Risk Ahead of Brazilian Election

Brazil's Federal Police is investigating President Lula's son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, for alleged influence peddling.

US Sanctions Threat Against Moraes Escalates Brazil Election Risk
PROPoliticsAug 17

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.

Political Risk Weighs on Brazilian Real as Lula’s Poll Lead and JPMorgan Downgrade Stoke Fiscal Fears
CurrenciesAug 13

Political Risk Weighs on Brazilian Real as Lula’s Poll Lead and JPMorgan Downgrade Stoke Fiscal Fears

The Brazilian Real weakened sharply after a poll affirmed President Lula's lead and JPMorgan downgraded Brazilian stocks, reflecting mounting investor worry over fiscal health.

Brazil Candidate's Amnesty Pledge Signals Heightened Political Risk
PROPoliticsAug 10

Brazil Candidate's Amnesty Pledge Signals Heightened Political Risk

Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado's promise of a broad amnesty for January 8 rioters introduces major institutional risk ahead of Brazil's 2026 election.

Presidential Candidate Caiado Promises Amnesty for Jan 8 Convicts, Raising Brazil’s Institutional Risk
PoliticsAug 09

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.

Caiado Vows January 8th Amnesty as First Act if Elected President, Elevating Brazil Political Risk
PROPoliticsAug 09

Caiado Vows January 8th Amnesty as First Act if Elected President, Elevating Brazil Political Risk

PSD presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado pledged to send an amnesty bill for Jan 8th convicts, injecting high risk into the 2026 election.

Former INSS President Stefanutto Indicted in R$6.3 Billion Fraud Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk
PoliticsAug 07

Former INSS President Stefanutto Indicted in R$6.3 Billion Fraud Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk

Federal Police indicted former INSS President Alessandro Stefanutto in the R$6.3 billion 'Operation Sem Desconto' social security fraud, increasing political and governance risk for investors.

US Revokes Brazilian Ambassador's Visa, Escalating Diplomatic Crisis Ahead of October Election
PoliticsAug 05

US Revokes Brazilian Ambassador's Visa, Escalating Diplomatic Crisis Ahead of October Election

US visa revocation for Ambassador Viotti formalizes diplomatic rift with Lula's government, adding political risk to the Real and Brazilian ADRs.

Lula’s Record Veto Rejections Force Executive to STF, Heightening Brazil Political Risk
PoliticsAug 03

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.

Lula's 49% Disapproval Rating Confirms Political Risk, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Reforms
PROPoliticsJul 30

Lula's 49% Disapproval Rating Confirms Political Risk, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Reforms

President Lula's persistent high disapproval rating signals increased risk of legislative gridlock, threatening the passage of crucial fiscal reforms and weighing on the Brazilian Real.

Lula Approval Hits Near-Even Split at 47%/49%, Deep Regional Divide Signals Political Stalemate
PoliticsJul 28

Lula Approval Hits Near-Even Split at 47%/49%, Deep Regional Divide Signals Political Stalemate

New Nexus/BTG Pactual poll shows a deadlocked national approval/disapproval of the Lula government, reinforcing investor concerns over reform.

Bolsonaro Son Flávio Testifies in Lula Slander Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk
PROPoliticsJul 28

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.

Bolsonaro Camp Leads Lula in Highly Polarized Rio de Janeiro Poll, Signaling Persistent Political Risk
PoliticsJul 27

Bolsonaro Camp Leads Lula in Highly Polarized Rio de Janeiro Poll, Signaling Persistent Political Risk

A Quaest/Genial poll in Rio de Janeiro shows Flávio Bolsonaro with 38% to Lula’s 35% in a run-off, highlighting deep political division.

Moro’s Dominance in Paraná Poll Escalates Political Risk Ahead of 2026 Presidential Cycle
PoliticsJul 27

Moro’s Dominance in Paraná Poll Escalates Political Risk Ahead of 2026 Presidential Cycle

Strong polling for Senator Sergio Moro in Paraná's gubernatorial race signals persistent national political polarization, a key driver of volatility for USD/BRL and Ibovespa.

Dino Freezes Eduardo Cunha Assets in Secret Budget Probe
PoliticsJul 13

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.