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Petrobras Pushes for Amazon Mouth Drilling Start in January Despite Court Challenge from Federal Prosecutors
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company plans to proceed with a new phase of exploration in the Foz do Amazonas basin after Ibama approval, even as federal prosecutors seek an injunction.

Brazil’s Big Tech Compliance Clash: New Election Rules Create Regulatory Straitjacket
US-listed social media giants face a significant rise in legal risk in Brazil as new decrees and election rules mandate extensive content moderation and AI-use controls.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Sets Strict AI, Deepfake Rules for Big Tech Ahead of 2026 Vote
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has mandated major tech platforms submit plans for the 2026 election, dramatically increasing liability for AI-generated content.

Lula Urges Transparency as Unsealed PF Reports Deepen Brazil’s ‘Master Case’ Judicial Scandal
President Lula has called for full disclosure in the 'Master Case,' a spiraling financial investigation that now involves the alleged close relationship between a collapsed bank's owner and a powerful Supreme Court Justice.

Federal Prosecutors Sue to Halt Operation of TikTok Data Center in Brazil's Ceará Over Indigenous Rights, Environmental Impact
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office and Public Defender's Office filed a civil action to block the R$200 billion data center for TikTok in Ceará until a full environmental study and consultation with the Indigenous Anacé people are completed.

Brazil’s Federal Prosecutors Demand TikTok Remove 108 Ads for Mercury Fueling Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon
Brazil's Federal Public Ministry has ordered TikTok to remove over 100 posts advertising metallic mercury, a key vector for Amazon environmental contamination.
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 Data Protection Agency Launches Sweeping Probe Targeting 22 Global Social Media and Generative AI Platforms
Brazil's National Data Protection Authority has initiated a formal monitoring process against two dozen major digital services, marking an unprecedented expansion of regulatory oversight for Big Tech operating in the country.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Scrambles to Define Deepfake Ban Ahead of Key Ruling on AI Bolsonaro Video
Brazil’s top electoral court faces a critical test of its new deepfake ban in an imminent ruling on an AI-generated video of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Federal Police Intercept Messages Linking Lula’s Son, Lulinha, to Lobbyist and 'Switzerland'
Brazil's Federal Police intercepted messages between President Lula’s son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, and a lobbyist in a new traffic of influence inquiry.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Bans Deepfakes in 2026 Elections, Setting Up First Major Legal Fight Over AI
Brazil's TSE has enacted a total ban on deepfakes in the 2026 elections, even if authorized, with the rule immediately challenged by the Bolsonaro campaign.

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.

Brazilian Electoral Court Postpones Key Deepfake Decision, Leaving AI Rules Uncertain for 2026 Election
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court delayed a ruling on the legal limits of labeled AI content, a decision critical for the 2026 election.

Brazil’s Top Electoral Court Prepares Wide-Ranging Ban on Deepfakes Ahead of 2026 Vote
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court is set to prohibit deepfakes and AI-generated content in the 2026 elections, even if the content is labeled.

Brazil Federal Police Bust Alagoas Public Works Bribe Scheme
PF and CGU launch Operation Delivery in Murici, Alagoas, seizing assets and cash over local school infrastructure corruption.

Brazil PF Operation Targets R$1.3M Public Works Corruption
Federal Police launch Operation Delivery in Alagoas, freezing R$1.3M in assets over municipal construction kickbacks, signaling regional governance risks.

Engie Eyes Multi-Billion Real Hydro Concession Extensions
Engie Brasil plans upfront payments to secure 30-year extensions on expiring hydro concessions, altering long-term cash flows and dividend outlooks.

Enel São Paulo Becomes M&A Target Amid License Revocation Threat
Local utilities eye Enel São Paulo as Aneel advances a concession termination process, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle with the Italian parent.