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Final Quaest Poll Shows Lula Pulls Ahead in First Round of Brazil Election, Runoff Remains Tied
President Lula has widened his first-round lead to 5 points over Flávio Bolsonaro in the final Quaest poll ahead of the October 4 election.
Lula Signs Total Ban on Sports Betting, Citing ‘Social Crisis’ and ‘Cancer’
Brazilian President Lula has outlawed all online fixed-quota sports betting and casino games effective immediately, citing a public health crisis.
Lula Bans Sports Betting Ahead of Election in Shock Policy Reversal, Imperiling R$5 Billion in Projected Tax Revenue
Brazilian President Lula signed an executive order banning online betting, costing the federal government billions and upending a key policy ahead of his tight re-election bid.
Lula Urges Overhaul of UN Security Council, Challenges Global Order in UN Speech
Brazilian President Lula used his UN General Assembly opening address to call for immediate reform of the Security Council and champion multilateralism.
Brazil Charts Independent AI Course with Tax Breaks as US, China Launch Bilateral Dialogue
Brazilian President Lula calls for global AI rules at UN, contrasting with the new US-China AI channel, while Brazil offers major tax breaks for data centers.
Lula Proposes Up to Six Years in Prison for Online Betting Operators in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is moving to criminalize the recently regulated online gambling sector, proposing up to six years in prison for operators and those who advertise for them.
Brazil’s Election Puts US Big Tech Under Pressure as ‘Digital Sovereignty’ Becomes Key Policy Fight
Leading Brazilian presidential candidates are campaigning on digital sovereignty platforms, signaling a high-stakes regulatory shift for Big Tech.
Brazil Finance Minister Durigan Defends Fiscal Framework Days Before Pivotal Election
Finance Minister Dario Durigan published an op-ed to reassure global investors of Brazil’s fiscal commitment ahead of the October 4 presidential vote.
Lula Blasts UN Security Council as 'Hostage' to Inaction, Outlines Assertive Brazil Foreign Policy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his address to the UN General Assembly to fiercely criticize the Security Council's failure to prevent global conflict, while asserting Brazil's non-aligned stance and sovereignty.
Lula’s UN Speech Confronts Major Powers on Gaza, Tariffs, and Sovereignty
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his UN address to criticize the Security Council's inaction, condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, and warn against using tariffs for political leverage.
Lula Challenges UN Security Council’s ‘Immobility’ in Fiery UNGA Address
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his opening address at the 79th UN General Assembly to demand urgent reform of the UN Security Council, calling the permanent members’ veto power a "flaw.
Lula Opens UN Assembly with Call for Urgent Security Council Reform, Citing Low Credibility
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened the UN General Assembly by fiercely criticizing the Security Council's inaction, calling for its urgent reform, and reasserting a foreign policy centered on multilateralism and the Global South.
Lula Attacks UN Credibility, Demands Security Council Reform and Warns Against Foreign Interference
Brazilian President Lula used his UN General Assembly address to demand reform of the Security Council and to warn that 'Brazil is nobody's backyard.'
Brazil's Election Divide Crystallizes Over Fiscal Rules, Lula Rejects PIX Privatization
The Brazilian presidential election battle centers on opposing fiscal visions as Lula pushes spending rules and rejects privatization of the successful PIX payment system.
Brazil’s Election Defined by Stark Fiscal Divide Over High Debt and 13.75% Interest Rate
The 2026 Brazilian presidential election pits the incumbent's pro-growth fiscal framework against the opposition's call for aggressive spending cuts to tackle high public debt.
Lula Challenges US With Sovereignty Defense and Warning on Election Interference in UN Speech
Brazilian President Lula da Silva used his address at the UN General Assembly to champion Brazil's sovereignty, criticize global conflicts, and warn against foreign interference ahead of the October election.
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.
Lula Criticizes 'Digital Neoliberalism' at UN, Demands Global Governance for AI and Big Tech
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his address at the UN General Assembly to call for a multilateral regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and Big Tech.
New Quaest Poll Confirms Technical Tie in Brazilian Presidential Race
The latest Quaest poll shows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro locked in a statistical tie for Brazil's October general election.
Presidential Candidate Caiado Targets Congressional Power, Proposes Zeroing Mandatory Spending for Selic Rate Cut
Brazilian presidential hopeful Ronaldo Caiado is proposing radical fiscal austerity, including eliminating mandatory congressional spending amendments, to drive Brazil's Selic rate down to 7%.
Statistical Tie in Brazilian Presidential Runoff Heightens Political Risk, Weighs on Markets
A new AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll shows President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for the October runoff, driving new volatility in Brazilian assets.
Lula Sanctions R$30 Billion Credit Line for Taxi and App Drivers to Boost Auto Sales
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a law creating a massive R$30 billion subsidized credit line for transport workers to purchase new, sustainable vehicles.
Lula Escalates Fiscal Risk, Dismissing Primary Surplus as 'Nonsense'
Brazilian President Lula da Silva attacked the country's primary fiscal surplus target, calling it "nonsense" and escalating concerns over sovereign risk.
President Lula Backs Term Limits for Brazil Supreme Court Justices Amid Institutional Crisis
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva supports a discussion on fixed terms for Supreme Court justices, a major institutional shift, as the court faces an unprecedented crisis.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Unanimously Bars Populist Influencer Pablo Marçal From Presidential Race
The Superior Electoral Court unanimously rejected influencer Pablo Marçal's presidential bid, citing a prior ineligibility conviction and a missed party affiliation deadline.
Corruption Probe Against Flávio Bolsonaro Adds Legal Risk to Tight Brazilian Presidential Race
Court documents unsealed weeks before the election reveal presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption and money laundering linked to a disgraced banker.
Brazil’s Election Focuses on Divergent Paths to Fiscal Stability Amid Rising Public Debt
The 2026 Brazilian presidential race centers on sharply contrasting fiscal proposals to manage rising public debt and federal spending.
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.
Brazilian Presidential Candidate Augusto Cury Vows Pix 'Adaptations' Amid U.S. Trade War Threat
Presidential candidate Augusto Cury pledges "adaptations" to Brazil's popular Pix payment system, navigating a balance between its domestic popularity and the threat of a U.S. trade war over regulatory concerns.
Presidential Candidate Zema Calls for Arrest of STF Justice Moraes, Escalating Brazil’s Institutional Crisis
Romeu Zema, a Brazilian presidential candidate, demanded the arrest of STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes at a Sept 7 rally in São Paulo.