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Brazil’s Mounting Political and Fiscal Risks Set Pre-Election Stage
Institutional turmoil in the Supreme Court and escalating national debt at 82.5% of GDP heighten Brazil's risk premium ahead of the next election cycle.
Bolsonaro-Moraes Jet Scandal Deepens as CNJ Cancels R$4.7 Billion in Payments Linked to Corrupt Scheme
A deepening judicial scandal, featuring a shared jet and a massive anti-corruption action, rocked Brazil's political class weeks before a tight election.
Shared Private Jet Links Bolsonaro, Supreme Court Justice to Investigate Banker Daniel Vorcaro
The same luxury jet tied to former Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro was used by presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes, raising institutional conflict-of-interest concerns in Brazil.
Brazil Supreme Court Crisis Escalates Over R$4.7 Billion 'Precatórios' Scandal and Alleged Influence-Peddling
A deepening crisis at Brazil's Supreme Court, centered on a R$4.7 billion federal debt scandal and influence allegations involving Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has drawn warnings from the Finance Minister about investor credibility.
Rejected Plea Deal Alleges Bolsonaro and Tarcísio Campaign Kickbacks for Payroll Loan Exclusivity
Ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro alleged in a rejected plea deal that R$5 million in 2022 campaign donations to Jair Bolsonaro and Tarcísio de Freitas were kickbacks tied to a lucrative payroll loan contract in São Paulo.
Brazil’s Election-Driven Spending, Supreme Court Crisis Converge with Economic Slowdown
President Lula’s pre-election welfare boost heightens Brazil fiscal risk as the economy cools and a Supreme Court crisis widens political instability.
Brazil’s Election Dead-Heat Coincides With Deepening Judicial Crisis and Agro-Energy Shocks
Brazil's political and economic stability is tested by a dead-heat election, a Supreme Court crisis, and major agricultural threats from El Niño.
Brazil STF Crisis Deepens as Justice Zanin Demands Full Access to Banker’s Cell Phone Data Ahead of Vote on Moraes Case
STF Justice Cristiano Zanin ordered the Federal Police to deliver the complete cell phone data of former banker Daniel Vorcaro to his office, intensifying a conflict at Brazil's Supreme Court over an investigation involving Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Political Turmoil and Banking Scandal Push Brazil’s Presidential Race to a Statistical Tie
An explosive judicial feud linked to a banking fraud scandal has tightened the presidential election, while major court rulings redefine risk for agribusiness and mining.
Brazil’s Election Turns on Coup Plot Details, Supreme Court War, and Economic Squeeze
A statistical tie in Brazil's presidential race heightens institutional clashes, as a new book reveals coup details and the STF faces a "rotten orange" threat.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Resumes High-Stakes Tax Case With R$22 Billion Fiscal Impact
STF is judging if Brazilian companies must pay tax on profits held abroad by foreign subsidiaries, with $4.2 billion at stake.
PGR Seeks to Shift Lula’s Son Influence Peddling Case Out of Supreme Court
Brazil's top prosecutor requested the investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, be moved from the STF to a lower court.
Lula’s Son Investigation Faces Jurisdiction Battle Between PGR and Brazil’s Supreme Court
Brazil’s top prosecutor seeks to move the influence-peddling probe into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva out of the STF.
Lula, Senate President End Rift, Unlocking Critical Minerals and Labor Agenda
President Lula and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre reconcile, moving key government proposals through legislative gridlock.