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New Quaest Poll Confirms Technical Tie in Brazilian Presidential Race
The latest Quaest poll shows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro locked in a statistical tie for Brazil's October general election.
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.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Upholds Voting Rights for Pre-Trial Detainees in 2026 Election
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court unanimously ruled that provisional prisoners can vote in the 2026 general election, suspending a new law that sought to bar them.
Electoral Gridlock Stalls Brazil’s Congress, Leaving Major Reforms and Five Provisional Decrees in Limbo
The Brazilian legislative calendar has slowed significantly ahead of the October 2026 general election, leading to the postponement of structural policies and the expiration of Provisional Decrees.
Wealth Gap Deepens: One in Five Candidates in Brazil’s 2026 Election is a Declared Millionaire
An analysis of candidate asset declarations for the 2026 general election shows 18.6% of candidates declared a net worth of R$1 million or more, a record high.
Brazil’s Surprise Social Spending Hike Ignites Fiscal Fears Ahead of Election
Brazil's government announced a 15% increase to the Bolsa Família benefit, raising fiscal concerns ahead of the October general election.
Lula Government Announces Surprise Bolsa Família Hike Weeks Before Election After Budget Omission
Brazil’s government announced a 15.04% increase to its flagship social welfare program, Bolsa Família, just weeks before a general election, reversing a recent budget proposal.
Electoral Court Bars Over 1,200 Candidates, Leaving Brazil’s Congress Composition in Doubt
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has barred over 1,200 candidates for the 2026 general elections, with 73% appealing, creating uncertainty for the next Congress.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Bans Politically-Motivated Highway Police Stops Ahead of 2026 Election
The Superior Electoral Court and Ministry of Justice issued a joint ordinance restricting Federal Highway Police actions to prevent voter suppression seen in the 2022 general election.
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’s 2026 Election Sees Record Surge in LGBT+, Indigenous, and Black Candidates
Candidate lists for Brazil's October 4 general election show a historic rise in representation for LGBT+, Indigenous, and Black politicians, driven by new campaign finance rules.
Record Number of Diverse Candidates Signifies Demographic Shift in Brazilian Politics Ahead of General Election
The 2026 Brazilian general election features a record surge in Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ candidates, signaling a profound shift in the political landscape.
Record Diversity In Brazil’s 2026 Election Signals Shifting Political Landscape
The 2026 Brazilian general election features a record number of Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ candidates, reflecting a national push for political inclusion and challenging traditional power structures.
Brazil's Municipal Elections Mark Record High for LGBT+ and Indigenous Candidates
The 2024 municipal elections saw a historic rise in the number of LGBT+ and Indigenous candidacies, signalling a slow but fundamental shift in who holds political power ahead of the 2026 general elections.
STF President Fachin Cancels Meeting with Bar Association on Judiciary Ethics Crisis
The head of Brazil’s Supreme Court canceled a meeting with the OAB over an ethics scandal, deepening an institutional conflict ahead of the election.
OAS Confirms Fifth Electoral Observation Mission for Brazil’s 2026 General Election
Organization of American States will deploy an independent mission for the October 4 and 25 presidential and general elections.
Brazil Senate Delays 40-Hour Work Week Vote Until After October Elections
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre postponed the vote on a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum work week.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Seals Electronic Voting System Code Ahead of 2026 General Elections
Brazil's TSE sealed the source code for its electronic voting systems, completing a key integrity check for the October 2026 election.
OAS Confirms Election Observer Mission for Brazil’s Polarized 2026 General Elections
The Organization of American States will deploy up to 90 experts to observe Brazil’s high-stakes national elections.
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.
OAS Sends Fifth Election Observation Mission to Brazil Amid High Political Polarization
The Organization of American States will observe Brazil’s 2026 general election, dispatching a mission for both rounds of voting.
OAS Deploys Observation Mission to Monitor Brazil’s Polarized 2026 General Election
The Organization of American States is sending an Electoral Observation Mission to monitor the October 2026 election, a sign of ongoing international scrutiny.
Lula Delays US Ambassador Approval Until After October Election, Escalating Diplomatic Feud
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is withholding approval of the US Ambassador-designate, Daniel Perez, until after the October general election, triggering a reciprocal move by Washington.
Integrity Questioned as Hundreds of Candidates Change Race for Campaign Funds in Brazil Election
Brazil's electoral system faces a new challenge as a wave of candidates shift their racial self-declaration for the 2026 general election.
Brazil’s Economic Slowdown Hits as Election Campaign Heats Up
Brazil's key economic activity index fell 0.6% in June, confirming a sharp slowdown as the 2026 general election campaign begins.
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.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Confirms Seven International Observer Missions for 2026 General Elections
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court confirmed a record seven international missions, including the OAS and EU, will monitor the 2026 elections to bolster confidence in electoral integrity.
OAS Deploys High-Profile Election Mission to Brazil Ahead of October Vote
The Organization of American States will send a fifth electoral mission to Brazil to validate the integrity of the 2026 general elections.
Brazil Invites Record International Scrutiny for 2026 Elections, Including OAS and European Union
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has invited at least seven major international bodies to observe the 2026 general elections, reinforcing a commitment to electoral integrity.
Record Number of LGBT+ Candidates File in Brazil as Campaigning for General Election Begins
Over 20,500 candidates filed for Brazil’s 2026 election, featuring a record number of LGBT+ hopefuls.