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Analysts Note Lula Campaign Strength, PT Boosts Senate Fund for Policy Continuity
Politics• Jul 28

Analysts Note Lula Campaign Strength, PT Boosts Senate Fund for Policy Continuity

Political analysts at Expert XP suggest Lula's re-election strength is increasing, while the PT party increases its Senate campaign fund allocation fourfold to secure governance.

Lula Reform Bills Delayed Until Post-Election Amid Senate Gridlock
Politics• Jul 28

Lula Reform Bills Delayed Until Post-Election Amid Senate Gridlock

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Veto Override Signals Regulatory Shift for Infrastructure
Politics• Jul 28

Brazil Veto Override Signals Regulatory Shift for Infrastructure

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Senate Support Halves, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Reforms
PROPolitics• Jul 28

Lula Senate Support Halves, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Reforms

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Senate Support Halves, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Agenda
Politics• Jul 28

Lula Senate Support Halves, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Agenda

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Government’s Congressional Support Halves in Senate, Escalating Brazil Fiscal Risk
Politics• Jul 28

Lula Government’s Congressional Support Halves in Senate, Escalating Brazil Fiscal Risk

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Challenges US Tariff Hike at WTO as Trade Risks Rise
Politics• Jul 28

Brazil Challenges US Tariff Hike at WTO as Trade Risks Rise

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Files WTO Case Against U.S. Tariffs of Up to 37.5%
Politics• Jul 28

Brazil Files WTO Case Against U.S. Tariffs of Up to 37.5%

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Congressional Support Halves, Escalating Brazil Fiscal Risks
Politics• Jul 28

Lula Congressional Support Halves, Escalating Brazil Fiscal Risks

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Files WTO Complaint Against New US Tariffs
Politics• Jul 28

Brazil Files WTO Complaint Against New US Tariffs

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Formally Files WTO Dispute Against US Tariffs, Exposing 16.5% of Exports to 37.5% Levy
Politics• Jul 28

Brazil Formally Files WTO Dispute Against US Tariffs, Exposing 16.5% of Exports to 37.5% Levy

By Eleanor Shaw
Tight Lula-Bolsonaro 2026 Polls Cement Brazil's Prolonged Political Risk Premium
Politics• Jul 28

Tight Lula-Bolsonaro 2026 Polls Cement Brazil's Prolonged Political Risk Premium

By Julian Thorne
Brazil, South Korea Fast-Track Mercosul Trade Deal, Boosting Outlook for Critical Minerals and Beef
Politics• Jul 28

Brazil, South Korea Fast-Track Mercosul Trade Deal, Boosting Outlook for Critical Minerals and Beef

By Eleanor Shaw
Bolsonaro Son Flávio Testifies in Lula Slander Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk
PROPolitics• Jul 28

Bolsonaro Son Flávio Testifies in Lula Slander Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk

By Eleanor Shaw
Bolsonaro Camp Leads Lula in Highly Polarized Rio de Janeiro Poll, Signaling Persistent Political Risk
Politics• Jul 27

Bolsonaro Camp Leads Lula in Highly Polarized Rio de Janeiro Poll, Signaling Persistent Political Risk

By Eleanor Shaw
Net Negative Lula Approval Rating Heightens Risk to Brazil Fiscal Framework, Weighing on IBOV
Politics• Jul 27

Net Negative Lula Approval Rating Heightens Risk to Brazil Fiscal Framework, Weighing on IBOV

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Recalls Envoy to Argentina as Milei Intervention Tests Mercosul Trade Stability
Politics• Jul 27

Brazil Recalls Envoy to Argentina as Milei Intervention Tests Mercosul Trade Stability

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Accelerates China-Mercosul Trade Deal After US Imposes 25% Tariffs
Politics• Jul 27

Brazil Accelerates China-Mercosul Trade Deal After US Imposes 25% Tariffs

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Disapproval Hits 49% in BTG/Nexus Poll, Tightening Race Elevates Fiscal Reform Risk
Politics• Jul 27

Lula Disapproval Hits 49% in BTG/Nexus Poll, Tightening Race Elevates Fiscal Reform Risk

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil, China Accelerate Mercosul Trade Talks Following New US Tariffs
Politics• Jul 27

Brazil, China Accelerate Mercosul Trade Talks Following New US Tariffs

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula, Xi Fast-Track Mercosul-China Trade Talks Amid New U.S. Tariffs, Focusing on Critical Minerals
Politics• Jul 27

Lula, Xi Fast-Track Mercosul-China Trade Talks Amid New U.S. Tariffs, Focusing on Critical Minerals

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Unfreezes R$5.7 Billion in Current 2024 Budget, Releasing Funds as Fiscal Picture Improves
Politics• Jul 27

Brazil Unfreezes R$5.7 Billion in Current 2024 Budget, Releasing Funds as Fiscal Picture Improves

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Launches 'Move Brasil' Program to Fund 100,000 New Motorcycles for App Riders
Politics• Jul 27

Brazil Launches 'Move Brasil' Program to Fund 100,000 New Motorcycles for App Riders

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Launches Subsidized Motorcycle Financing, Creating Immediate Demand for Honda, Yamaha
Politics• Jul 27

Lula Launches Subsidized Motorcycle Financing, Creating Immediate Demand for Honda, Yamaha

By Eleanor Shaw
Stable Leads for Paes, Moro in Key State Polls Signal Lower Regional Political Risk
Politics• Jul 27

Stable Leads for Paes, Moro in Key State Polls Signal Lower Regional Political Risk

By Eleanor Shaw
Moro’s Dominance in Paraná Poll Escalates Political Risk Ahead of 2026 Presidential Cycle
Politics• Jul 27

Moro’s Dominance in Paraná Poll Escalates Political Risk Ahead of 2026 Presidential Cycle

By Eleanor Shaw
Moro's Strong Paraná Gubernatorial Lead Signals Stability for Privatized Copel (CPLE6)
Politics• Jul 27

Moro's Strong Paraná Gubernatorial Lead Signals Stability for Privatized Copel (CPLE6)

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil's R$2.5 Billion 'Move Brasil' Credit Program Boosts Small-Vehicle Manufacturing, B3 Small Caps
Politics• Jul 27

Brazil's R$2.5 Billion 'Move Brasil' Credit Program Boosts Small-Vehicle Manufacturing, B3 Small Caps

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula, South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol Pivot Trade Talks to Critical Minerals, Chips, and Mercosur FTA Amid US Tariffs
PROPolitics• Jul 27

Lula, South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol Pivot Trade Talks to Critical Minerals, Chips, and Mercosur FTA Amid US Tariffs

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Election Nominations Begin, Fueling Market Volatility
Politics• Jul 24

Brazil Election Nominations Begin, Fueling Market Volatility

By Eleanor Shaw