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Diverse Candidates Surge in Brazil’s 2026 Elections, Signaling Shift on Land and Social Policy
PoliticsSep 21

Diverse Candidates Surge in Brazil’s 2026 Elections, Signaling Shift on Land and Social Policy

A record number of Indigenous, Quilombola, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are running in Brazil's 2026 elections, marking a structural change in the political landscape.

Brazil’s Supreme Court Finalizes Rejection of ‘Marco Temporal’ Land Law
PoliticsSep 07

Brazil’s Supreme Court Finalizes Rejection of ‘Marco Temporal’ Land Law

The STF confirmed that Indigenous land rights are pre-existing, striking down the time-limit rule backed by agribusiness.

Brazil’s Supreme Court Pauses Final Review of Indigenous Land Demarcation Rules
PoliticsAug 23

Brazil’s Supreme Court Pauses Final Review of Indigenous Land Demarcation Rules

The STF is weighing motions that determine if compensation rules for non-Indigenous occupants will stall land claims.

Record Indigenous Candidacies Signal Rising Clout in Brazil’s Land Rights Battle
PROPoliticsAug 17

Record Indigenous Candidacies Signal Rising Clout in Brazil’s Land Rights Battle

Record 192 Indigenous candidates seek office in Brazil's 2026 elections, ramping up pressure on land demarcation and environmental policy.