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Small Business Tax Cuts Stir Brazil Deficit Fears Before Runoff
Brazil's Congress has fast-tracked a multi-billion-dollar tax relief bill for micro-entrepreneurs, raising fiscal deficit concerns just days before the presidential election.
Youngest Female Deputy Receives Protection After Death Threats in Brazil
Brazil's Human Rights Ministry acts to protect 21-year-old Ana Elisa after severe online threats force the newly elected lawmaker to deactivate her social media.
Isabella Nardoni Mother Elected to Brazil Congress in Security Wave
Ana Carolina Oliveira, whose daughter’s 2008 murder shocked Brazil, won a seat in the federal Congress amid a voter surge for public safety candidates.
Brazil’s Ruling Party Petitions Supreme Court to Audit Flávio Bolsonaro Amendments Over Militia Link
The leader of Brazil's ruling PT party in the Chamber of Deputies has asked the Supreme Court to audit all parliamentary amendments allocated by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro since 2019, citing reports of a negotiation with a convicted figure tied to Rio militias.
Structural Shift: Record Number of Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ Candidates Reshape Brazil’s Political Field
The 2026 Brazilian general election shows a record-breaking surge in candidates from underrepresented groups, signaling a long-term evolution of the country’s political class.
Brazil Finalizes Tax Reform’s Core Regulatory Framework, Sent for Presidential Sanction
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies passed the second regulatory bill for the consumption tax reform, establishing the Gestor Committee and setting the operational path for the new dual-VAT system.
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Approves End to ‘Blouse Tax’ on $50 E-commerce Imports
Brazil's Chamber zeroed the federal import tax on international purchases up to $50, boosting foreign e-commerce and sending the bill to the Senate.
Record Number of LGBT+ and Indigenous Candidates Reshape Brazil's 2026 Election Field
Brazil's upcoming general election sees a 57% jump in LGBT+ candidates and a record for Indigenous representation, signaling a profound shift in political recruitment.
Lula Coalition Secures Largest Block of Free Electoral Airtime for Presidential Race
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court set the free airtime, giving incumbent Lula's coalition a significant advantage over Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil’s 2026 General Election Sees Over 20,500 Candidates Register for All Offices
Brazil's general election draws 20,506 candidates for President, Congress, and state posts, a significant reduction from 2022.
Proposed Brazil Bill Seeks Permanent Ban on Privatization of Public IT Companies
A new bill in Brazil's Congress aims to block the sale of state-controlled IT firms, framing data services as an issue of national security.