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Statistical Tie in Brazil Presidential Race Brings Back Political Risk Premium to the Real
The Brazilian Real weakened sharply after new polls showed incumbent President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie, reintroducing a political risk premium to the currency.
Brazil’s Political Risk Spikes Long-Term Rates After Supreme Court Unseals Master Case
Long-term interest rates in Brazil jumped on Friday after the Supreme Federal Court unsealed documents in a massive political-financial fraud scandal.
Broad Legal Coalition Demands STF Reform, Citing Corruption and Undermined Public Trust
A manifesto by OAB-SP and 25 entities calls for judicial reform in Brazil, including term limits for Supreme Court Justices.
Fiscal Slippage: Brazil's Government Excludes Billions in Payments from New Spending Cap
Brazil's fiscal anchor is under pressure as the government excludes tens of billions of reais in payments from the new spending framework, raising country risk.
Brazil’s Country Risk Hits Lowest Level of Lula Term, Challenging Political Uncertainty Narrative
Brazil’s 5-year Credit Default Swap, a key measure of sovereign risk, fell to its lowest point since February 2020.
Brazil Supreme Court Faces Institutional Crisis Amid Judge Scandal and Push to Close 'Fake News' Inquiry
High-level corruption claims and public tension among justices threaten the credibility of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court.
Brazil’s Fiscal Framework Credibility Erodes as Real Deficit Threatens Public Debt Stability
Brazil's New Fiscal Framework is undermined by rising deficits and spending 'exceptions,' jeopardizing debt stabilization and sustaining a high country risk.
Brazil’s Presidential Candidates Avoid Concrete Fiscal Plans, Raising Macroeconomic Uncertainty
The tight 2026 Brazil election race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro is increasing country risk due to a lack of detailed budget proposals.
Lula Administration Deploys Alckmin and Durigan to Vow Fiscal Rigor, Combat Brazil Country Risk Premium
Brazil's top economic officials pledged commitment to sustainable surpluses to reduce the country's high sovereign risk and domestic interest rates.
BRL Volatility Rises on US Visa Revocation, Renewing Fears of Escalating Country-Specific Risk
The Brazilian Real is trading under pressure after the US revoked the visa of Brazil's Ambassador, signaling political risk.