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Politics• Aug 21
Lula-Trump Call Re-Opens Trade Dialogue as US and Brazil Negotiators Target Tariffs
US and Brazilian trade officials will resume technical talks on US tariffs next week, following a call between Presidents Lula and Trump.
Politics• Aug 21
Brazil’s 2026 General Election Sees Over 20,500 Candidates Register for All Offices
By Eleanor ShawPROPolitics• Aug 21
Bolsonaro Camp Signals Policy Reversal Threat to Brazil’s New 32% Ethanol Blend Mandate
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 21
Brazil Federal Police Allege ‘Hidden Society’ in Influence Peddling Probe Against Lula’s Son
By Eleanor ShawPROPolitics• Aug 21
Petrobras Secures Brazilian Navy Cooperation for High-Stakes Equatorial Margin Drilling
By Eleanor ShawPROPolitics• Aug 21
Fiscal Strain Pushes Brazil’s Real Bond Yields to Unsustainable Highs Ahead of Election
By Eleanor ShawPolitics• Aug 21
Brazil Federal Government Advances Gas Subsidy Round for 15 Million Families
By Eleanor ShawPROPolitics• Aug 21
Dual US Tariffs Spike Trade Tensions as Bolsonaro Ally Questions Brazil’s Election Integrity
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 21
Brazil’s Electoral Court Confirms Seven International Observer Missions for 2026 General Elections
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 21
Statistical Tie Looms in Brazil: Datafolha Poll Expected to Confirm Tightening Presidential Race
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 21
STF Minister Mendonça to Retain Lulinha Inquiries, Escalating Judicial Risk for Lula
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 21
Brazil’s Supreme Court Resumes High-Stakes Tax Case With R$22 Billion Fiscal Impact
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 21
PGR Seeks to Shift Lula’s Son Influence Peddling Case Out of Supreme Court
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 21
Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan Outlines Re-election Economic Pitch: Fiscal Discipline to Cut Selic Rate
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 21
OAS Deploys High-Profile Election Mission to Brazil Ahead of October Vote
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 20
Brazil Finance Minister Courts Critics to Bolster Fiscal Credibility Amid Policy Vacuum
By Eleanor ShawPolitics• Aug 20
Proposed Brazil Bill Seeks Permanent Ban on Privatization of Public IT Companies
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 20
Brazil Workweek Reduction PEC Advances, Pitting Business Against Labor
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 20
Brazil STF Upholds Voluntary ESG Standards But Allows States to Punish Adherence
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 20
Lula’s Son Investigation Faces Jurisdiction Battle Between PGR and Brazil’s Supreme Court
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 20
STF Poised to Reject Bid to Move Influence Peddling Case Against Lula’s Son
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 20
Brazil Election Pits State-Led Resource Exploitation Against Private Investment Model
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 20
Haddad and STF Justice Mendes Warn Against Judicial Impeachment Bids, Citing Institutional Risk
By Eleanor ShawPolitics• Aug 20
Brazil’s National Grid Operator Begins Special Election Operation to Secure Power Supply
By Eleanor ShawPolitics• Aug 20
Brazil’s TSE Details Electronic Voting Audit Process to Counter Electoral Integrity Claims Ahead of 2026
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 20
Fiscal Credibility Cracks as Brazil’s Deficit Worsens Amid Pre-Election Spending Exemptions
By Eleanor Shaw
Politics• Aug 20
Brazil Invites Record International Scrutiny for 2026 Elections, Including OAS and European Union
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 20
Brazil Senate Fast-Tracks Critical Minerals Bill to Create New Investment Framework
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 20
Brazil’s Electoral Court Unanimously Bans Presidential Candidate Pablo Marçal from Debates and Public Funds
By Eleanor Shaw
PROPolitics• Aug 20