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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Locked in Dead Heat Ahead of Brazil Vote
New polls show President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight race, signaling deep polarization as Brazil prepares for the first-round presidential vote.
Flávio Bolsonaro Seizes Debate Chaos to Rally for First-Round Win
Following the abrupt cancellation of Brazil's final presidential debate, Flávio Bolsonaro is launching a strategic voting campaign to absorb moderate votes.
Brazil Electoral Court Upholds Ban on Viral Fake News Targeting Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) voted to uphold an injunction ordering the removal of viral posts falsely linking candidate Flávio Bolsonaro to a plan to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of her title as the nation's patron saint.
Brazil fear index hits record high on eve of presidential election
The B3's VIX Brasil index surged to an all-time high of 32.39 points, signaling extreme investor anxiety ahead of the tight October 4 presidential vote.
Datafolha Poll Shows Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Locked in Tight Race
The final pre-election Datafolha poll reveals a highly competitive Brazilian presidential race, pointing to a tense second-round runoff.
Brazil today: How high-stakes political drama is reshaping the economy
Just days before a tight presidential election, Brazil faces intense political maneuvering, high-stakes court battles, and rising corporate debt pressures.
Brazil's 'fear index' hits historic high as tight race triggers hedging
The S&P/B3 Ibovespa VIX closed at a record 32.06 points as a deadlocked presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro spurs defensive market hedging.
Brazil’s Soaring Public Debt Traps Next President on Spending and Policy
A gross public debt ratio of 82.9% of GDP will severely restrict the incoming Brazilian administration's ability to finance new policy, forcing a quick fiscal reckoning.
Political Risk Peaks as Brazil’s October 4 Election Threatens Profitable Real Carry Trade
International investors are scaling back exposure to the Brazilian Real, unwinding a major carry trade ahead of the October 4 presidential election due to long-term fiscal uncertainty.
Last-Minute Polls Confirm Brazil Election Runoff, High Court Crisis Deepens Institutional Tension
Final polls before Sunday’s election show President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a statistical tie for a likely runoff, fueling political and fiscal uncertainty amid a deepening crisis at the Supreme Federal Court.
Flávio Bolsonaro’s Fiscal Team Pitches R$1.1 Trillion Saving Plan by Decoupling Benefits from Minimum Wage
The economic team for presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is proposing a long-term fiscal adjustment that would see pensions and social benefits increase only with inflation, aiming to save R$1.1 trillion over a decade.
Judicial Power Struggle Erupts in Brazil Over Election Fake News and Religion
Contradictory rulings by Supreme Court ministers on a fake news story about the national patron saint and a presidential candidate expose a deep institutional and political split days before the election.
Brazil’s Presidential Candidates Avoid Detailing Painful Cuts Needed to Curb Rising Public Debt
As Brazil's high public debt hits 82.5% of GDP, the two leading presidential candidates, Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, offer only generic fiscal plans, deepening policy uncertainty.
Bolsonaro Camp Drafts Debt-Linked Fiscal Rule as Brazil’s Debt-to-GDP Nears 82%
The Flávio Bolsonaro campaign is preparing a strict fiscal framework linking spending to the debt-to-GDP ratio, a sharp turn from the current Lula-era rule.
Supreme Court’s Internal Crisis Pushes Brazil Election to Judicial Crossroads
A public jurisdictional clash between Brazil’s top courts raises institutional risk in the final week before the general election.
R$411 Billion Pre-Election Spending Package Puts Fiscal Discipline at Center of Brazil Election
The Lula administration's massive spending plan, aggregated by critics to R$411 billion, fuels debate over Brazil's long-term fiscal health.
Final Quaest Poll Shows Lula Pulls Ahead in First Round of Brazil Election, Runoff Remains Tied
President Lula has widened his first-round lead to 5 points over Flávio Bolsonaro in the final Quaest poll ahead of the October 4 election.
Flávio Bolsonaro Pledges Return of Privatization Program in Sharp Policy Reversal
Presidential challenger Flávio Bolsonaro’s platform promises to reactivate Brazil’s state asset sales program, signaling a major economic shift.
Bolsonaro Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Pledges to Revise Landmark Brazil VAT Reform
Presidential challenger Flávio Bolsonaro proposes to lower Brazil’s new VAT rate and scrap the current fiscal rule ahead of the October election.
Brazil’s Election Countdown Eclipsed by High Court Action and Inflation Shock
With the presidential race in a technical tie, the TSE intervenes in the campaign as an inflation surprise puts new pressure on the Central Bank.
Local Capital Bets on Fiscal Pivot, Driving Surge in Brazil’s ‘Orphaned’ Small-Cap Stocks
Brazilian small-cap stocks, previously trading at deep discounts, are seeing a strong rally driven by local investors positioning for a perceived political shift toward fiscal austerity ahead of the October election.
Tight Brazil Presidential Race Fuels Major Fiscal Policy Uncertainty Ahead of October Vote
The technical tie between Lula (PT) and Bolsonaro (PL) heightens investor concern over Brazil's rising public debt and the direction of its 2027 budget.
Brazil Presidential Race Enters Final Week in Technical Tie, Driving Political Uncertainty
President Lula and challenger Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are statistically tied in new polling ahead of the October 4 vote.
Lula Bans Sports Betting Ahead of Election in Shock Policy Reversal, Imperiling R$5 Billion in Projected Tax Revenue
Brazilian President Lula signed an executive order banning online betting, costing the federal government billions and upending a key policy ahead of his tight re-election bid.
Lula Bans Sports Betting Days Before Brazil Election, Calling Industry a 'Cancer'
President Lula signs an emergency decree immediately halting Brazil’s multi-billion dollar sports betting sector a week before the election.
Lula Uses UN Stage to Stress Sovereignty, Warn Against Foreign Election Interference
Days before the Brazil election, President Lula used his UN General Assembly address to decry foreign interference, targeting the US.
Close Brazil Presidential Polls Intensify Fiscal Risk Debate Ahead of October Vote
The statistical tie between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro heightens uncertainty around Brazil's public debt and the political will for necessary fiscal reform.
Brazil’s Election Puts US Big Tech Under Pressure as ‘Digital Sovereignty’ Becomes Key Policy Fight
Leading Brazilian presidential candidates are campaigning on digital sovereignty platforms, signaling a high-stakes regulatory shift for Big Tech.
Bolsonaro’s Momentum and High Abstention Raise Risk of Brazil Election Decided in First Round
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s surge in polls, combined with high voter abstention, is fueling a push for a first-round victory, which would immediately end Brazil's political uncertainty discount.
Brazil Election Set for Runoff as Final Polls Show Technical Tie Between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro
A statistical deadlock in the final polls between President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro makes a highly consequential runoff election on October 25 the most likely outcome.