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US Pressure Campaign on Brazil’s Supreme Court, Election Tied to Trade Tariffs
PROPoliticsSep 18

US Pressure Campaign on Brazil’s Supreme Court, Election Tied to Trade Tariffs

Diplomatic sources indicate the US sought judicial guarantees and 'dissident' protection as conditions to lower tariffs, injecting geopolitical risk into the Brazil election.

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.

Brazilian Real's Sensitivity Spikes on Selic Cut Bets and US Sanctions Fear
CurrenciesAug 09

Brazilian Real's Sensitivity Spikes on Selic Cut Bets and US Sanctions Fear

The USD/BRL jumped to R$5.130, fueled by weak industrial data cementing Selic rate cut expectations and rising geopolitical risk from a US diplomatic feud.

USD/BRL Spikes to R$5.13 on Diplomatic Row as US Sanctions Fear Ramps Up Political Risk
CurrenciesAug 06

USD/BRL Spikes to R$5.13 on Diplomatic Row as US Sanctions Fear Ramps Up Political Risk

The Brazilian real sharply depreciated, hitting R$5.13 this week as a US-Brazil diplomatic row introduced a severe geopolitical risk premium.

USD/BRL Volatility Jumps on US Sanctions Risk and Strait of Hormuz Tensions
CurrenciesAug 05

USD/BRL Volatility Jumps on US Sanctions Risk and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

The Brazilian real depreciated sharply following an escalation of US-Brazil diplomatic tension and fresh Middle East geopolitical risk.

Political Risk Spikes on US Sanctions Threat, Driving Real to Lag All EM Currencies
CurrenciesAug 05

Political Risk Spikes on US Sanctions Threat, Driving Real to Lag All EM Currencies

The Brazilian Real was the worst-performing liquid currency against the dollar as US sanctions threats amplified political risk.

US Sanctions Target PCC Crypto Money Laundering Network
TechJul 03

US Sanctions Target PCC Crypto Money Laundering Network

The US Treasury has sanctioned two Brazilian nationals and four companies for laundering over $30 million in drug proceeds using cryptocurrency.