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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brazilian Real Volatility Spikes as Lula Regains Narrow Lead in Election Poll
Political uncertainty ahead of Brazil's presidential election sent the Real to its highest level against the dollar since August, prompting a currency market intervention by the Central Bank.
Flávio Bolsonaro Vows to Scrap All Haddad-Era Tax Hikes, Signaling Radical Fiscal Shift
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro’s economic coordinator announced a plan to revoke all revenue-raising measures implemented by Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.
Supreme Court Feud Over Justice Moraes’s Ties to Jailed Banker Overshadows Final Weeks of Brazil Election
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court is in crisis after a justice unsealed reports suggesting improper ties between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a jailed banker, weeks before the October 4th general election.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Locked in Statistical Tie for 2026 Brazil Presidential Election
Recent Datafolha and BTG/Nexus polls confirm a statistical tie between President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, raising political uncertainty ahead of the October vote.
Bolsonaro Challenger Flávio Bolsonaro Under Investigation in Major Brazil Bank Scandal
Presidential candidate and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under Federal Police investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering linked to the collapsed Banco Master.
Brazil Central Bank Poised for Final Selic Cut as Political Tensions Complicate Real’s Outlook
Copom is expected to cut the Selic rate to 13.75% as inflation slows, but a tightening election race against a fiscally conservative candidate is strengthening the Brazilian Real.
Lula’s Runoff Lead Over Bolsonaro Narrows to 7.3 Points Weeks Before Brazil Election
A new CNT/MDA poll shows President Lula's lead over challenger Flávio Bolsonaro tightening, indicating a highly contested final stretch before the October election.
US Tariffs on Brazilian Wood Fuel Political Firestorm Ahead of Presidential Vote
New 25% US tariffs on a range of Brazilian goods, including wood products, ignite a trade war and trigger a political blame game involving Lula and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
Corruption Probe Targets Brazil Presidential Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Weeks Before Election
Unsealed Supreme Court documents reveal leading opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption and money laundering related to payments from a disgraced banker.
Bolsonaro Challenger Names Ex-Guedes Aides, Market Veterans to Economic Team
Flávio Bolsonaro, a leading right-wing presidential challenger, has formalized a pro-market economic team featuring former officials and bankers to court the financial sector.
Corruption Probe Against Flávio Bolsonaro Adds Legal Risk to Tight Brazilian Presidential Race
Court documents unsealed weeks before the election reveal presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption and money laundering linked to a disgraced banker.
Supreme Court Documents Confirm Formal Investigation of Presidential Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro
STF unseals documents in the high-profile 'Master Case,' confirming a formal probe into presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro over alleged corruption linked to a failed bank.
Bolsonaro Challenger Proposes R$190 Billion Fiscal Cut and 20-Year Legal Stability for Investors
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential platform targets a 1.5% GDP cut, a new fiscal framework, and Judiciary spending.
US Tariff Threat Becomes Central Political Weapon in Brazil’s Presidential Election
The threat of a 50% US tariff on Brazilian goods has fueled a sharp clash between President Lula and rival Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of the October vote.
Lula Campaign Asks Top Court to Bar Rival Flávio Bolsonaro Over Rally Allegations
The incumbent campaign has petitioned Brazil's Superior Electoral Court to declare challenger Flávio Bolsonaro ineligible.
Flávio Bolsonaro Adds Ex-Minister, Goldman Sachs Veteran to Economic Team in Market Push
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the main right-wing challenger, named key market figures to his team, signaling a fiscally conservative platform.
Flávio Bolsonaro’s Presidential Platform Promises Tech Hub Status, Regulatory Overhaul
Brazil's main opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro released a platform focused on digital infrastructure, a 'global data center' push, and a widespread regulatory revamp.
Romeu Zema Offers Pro-Market Alternative in Fragmented Brazil Election with Aggressive Privatization Push
Romeu Zema's presidential bid, backed by the Novo Party, is distinguished by its aggressive plan to privatize federal giants like Petrobras and Banco do Brasil.