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Lula Criticizes US ‘Western Hemisphere’ View at UN, Vows Resource Sovereignty
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his UN General Assembly address to reject foreign interference and promise domestic control over critical minerals.
Bolsonaro Campaign Denies Plan to Privatize Brazil’s State-Owned Caixa Econômica Federal
Daniella Marques, economic coordinator for candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, denied the campaign plans to privatize the state bank Caixa.
US Tariffs and Political Blame Game Intensify US-Brazil Trade Tensions
A new 25% US tariff on thousands of Brazilian goods has sparked a political feud and threatens an estimated 18% of Brazil's exports to the US.
Petrobras Price Hike Fully Absorbed by New Diesel Subsidy, Total Government Fuel Aid Nears R$10 Billion
Brazil's state-controlled oil company raised diesel prices by R$1.00/liter, but a new government subsidy immediately offset the increase.
Brazil’s Surprise Social Spending Hike Ignites Fiscal Fears Ahead of Election
Brazil's government announced a 15% increase to the Bolsa Família benefit, raising fiscal concerns ahead of the October general election.
Brazil’s 2026 Election Presents Stark Fiscal Choice: Lula’s Revenue Push vs. Bolsonaro’s ‘Scissor Cut’
The 2026 Brazilian election pits incumbent Lula’s plan to fix public finances via new taxes against challenger Flávio Bolsonaro’s proposal for deep spending cuts, but analysts doubt either plan stabilizes the growing public debt.
Lula Calls for Full Disclosure in ‘Master Bank Case’ Amid Supreme Court Corruption Crisis
Brazil's President Lula da Silva demanded the unsealing of all records in the alleged 'biggest financial crime in Brazil’s history,' escalating a crisis involving the Supreme Federal Court's top justices.
New Polls Map Brazil's Deepening Regional Divide Ahead of October Election
Polling shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro dominating the conservative, agribusiness heartland while President Lula holds a narrow national lead, highlighting Brazil's extreme political polarization.
Brazil’s Fiscal Reckoning: Post-Election Adjustment Looms as Debt Debate is Deferred
A painful fiscal correction is inevitable for the next Brazilian president, driving up the country's risk premium as the debate is shelved until after the October election.
Lula Ramps Up Fuel Subsidy Amid $100 Oil and Election Pressure, Raising Fiscal Alert
Brazil's President Lula signs decree cutting R$0.63/liter federal tax on gasoline weeks before election, sparking deficit fears.
Haddad Escalates Brazil Corruption Narrative, Accusing Bolsonaro Ally of Shielding Jailed Banker Over R$41 Billion Financial Scandal
São Paulo candidate Fernando Haddad linked Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to the massive Banco Master financial scandal and its jailed former owner.
OAS Sends Fifth Election Observation Mission to Brazil Amid High Political Polarization
The Organization of American States will observe Brazil’s 2026 general election, dispatching a mission for both rounds of voting.
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’s Economic Slowdown Hits as Election Campaign Heats Up
Brazil's key economic activity index fell 0.6% in June, confirming a sharp slowdown as the 2026 general election campaign begins.
Brazil Supreme Court Judge Revokes Pension of Ex-Police Chief Silvinei Vasques for Election Meddling
STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled that former PRF Director-General Silvinei Vasques loses his public pension after his conviction for using the federal police to interfere in the 2022 Brazilian elections.
Political Scrutiny, Trade Shocks, and Tax Uncertainty Shape Brazil's Pre-Election Economy
Brazil's Federal Court of Accounts clears Santos Port auction amid policy uncertainty and a major beef trade shock from China.
Nine Brazil Election Candidates Campaign Despite Open Arrest Warrants for Child Support Debt
Cross-referenced data shows nine candidates for the 2026 Brazilian election have active arrest warrants, all for outstanding child support.
Brazil’s TSE Receives Election Integrity Plans From Digital Platforms Ahead of 2026 Vote
Major digital platforms and AI providers with over 5 million users in Brazil submitted compliance plans to the Superior Electoral Court.
Flávio Bolsonaro Launches Presidential Bid, Inheriting Far-Right Platform from Ineligible Father
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro officially launched his 2026 presidential campaign, carrying the banner for the Bolsonaro political movement.
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.
Brazil’s Fiscal Fight Splits Election: Lula’s Bloc Focuses on New Revenue, Bolsonaro’s on Debt-Linked Spending Cuts
Foreign investors are unnerved by the starkly contrasting fiscal proposals from Brazil's leading political blocs as they eye the country's rising sovereign debt.
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.