Minister Alexandre de Moraes authorizes in-person testimony of Jair Bolsonaro concerning a firearm investigation after police were blocked from serving a subpoena.
Minister Alexandre de Moraes authorizes in-person testimony of Jair Bolsonaro concerning a firearm investigation after police were blocked from serving a subpoena.
Brazil’s senate debates establishing a permanent national policy to address rising gender violence and femicide rates, emphasizing sustained government action and legal protection for women.
The Brazilian Senate approved a bill mandating political education and citizenship rights in basic education, now awaiting presidential sanction.
The Brazilian Senate has approved bills mandating political education in schools and creating a national initiative to combat violence against women, pending presidential approval.
The Brazilian Senate approved a law to integrate political education and citizenship rights into the basic education curriculum, sparking debate over potential ideological bias in teaching.
Brazil rejects majority of G7 summit statements, warns against foreign electoral interference, and highlights distinct economic and political positions during international discussions.
Brazil's inclusive special education policy has been adopted by nearly all municipalities, boosting student inclusion in mainstream classrooms and expanding educator training.
At the 2026 G7 summit, President Lula called on wealthy nations to tackle global inequality and announced new trade talks between Brazil, Japan, and Mercosur.
Brazil's Câmara dos Deputados prepares to vote on a bill to reduce the workweek to 40 hours, maintain salaries, and eliminate the 6x1 schedule, reflecting a major labor reform effort.
Brazil’s Senate Human Rights Commission approved a bill establishing an annual awareness week to encourage women's electoral participation, aiming to strengthen their role in democracy.
Political leaders react strongly to the Banco Master scandal, demanding investigations and accusing lawmakers of obstructing transparency.
Brazil’s 2026 presidential election will allow the next leader to appoint a large portion of the Supreme Federal Court, amid ongoing judicial debates over political corruption practices.
Populism from both Lula's government and Bolsonaro's opposition is driving Brazil's fiscal and political strategies toward short-term electoral gains ahead of the 2026 elections.
President Lula attends the 2026 G7 Summit in France, focusing on trade tensions with the US and EU, and advancing development and governance reforms.
Conflicting legal interpretations surround the criminal classification of appointing 'ghost employees' in Brazil's public sector amid efforts to eliminate fraudulent roles in Rio de Janeiro's government.
Brazil's Culture Commission passes a law to prevent auction and seizure of culturally significant properties, ensuring their preservation with strict conditions for exceptions.
Mid-2026 initiatives in Brazil including training programs, monitoring systems, and seminars aim to boost women's political participation and tackle challenges women face in elections.
Women’s political participation in Brazil is hindered by care responsibilities, prompting public debates and policy steps in Pernambuco to address care work.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies prepares to vote on a law criminalizing misogyny, defining it alongside racism and setting severe penalties amid rising feminicide and online hostility against women.
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court expands judicial review on electoral survey media use and adopts comprehensive cybersecurity measures to protect 2026 elections.
New polling data from Genial/Quaest shows Lula leading Flávio Bolsonaro by 6 points in the second round, boosted by rising support among independents and improved government approval ratings.
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court delays ruling on censorship of a poll showing Flávio Bolsonaro's declining support, while the polling company decries the suspension as censorship.
Brazil approves a new policy to revitalize Amazon rubber plantations while addressing the critical challenge of integrating scientific and indigenous knowledge into effective conservation policies.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies passes a comprehensive law to empower rural women economically and socially, introducing the National Policy for the Valuation of Rural Women and an annual Rural Women's Week.
President Lula attributes U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods to Flávio Bolsonaro and highlights potential impacts on Brazil’s economy and political dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections.
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court faces critical rulings on investigations and eligibility laws that could impact the political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections.
Brazil's 2026 elections will be financed with R$4.9 billion from the Electoral Fund, sparking debate over fairness and distribution amid ongoing reform proposals.
The Bolsonaro family's political turmoil and the US terrorism labeling of criminal gangs have escalated Brazil's 2026 election security debate amid rising public concern and campaign maneuvering.
TSE President Kassio Nunes Marques advances reforms to improve indigenous political participation by introducing electoral funding quotas, transport management changes, and stronger protections.
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin highlights Brazil’s biofuel strength and government initiatives as key factors in the country’s leadership on aviation decarbonization at the IATA assembly.
Allegations of political and gender-based violence involving deputies in Paraná and São Paulo legislatures spark protests and heated debates in 2026.
Key political figures, including José Luiz Datena and Senator Cleitinho, are reshaping candidacy decisions and party dynamics ahead of Brazil's 2026 elections.
Recent U.S. policies targeting Brazilian criminal groups and imposing tariffs are intensifying political debates and sovereignty concerns in Brazil’s 2026 elections.
PL and Republicanos parties move toward a coalition in Minas Gerais, with Senator Cleitinho leading in polls as potential gubernatorial candidate.
Brazil intensifies efforts to curb political infiltration by organized crime and vote-buying, invalidating multiple officials and reinforcing electoral scrutiny.
The U.S. designation of PCC and CV as terrorist groups increases pressure on Brazil's economy and compliance frameworks to combat money laundering and organized crime.
The US proposes a 25% tariff on Brazilian products following trade practice accusations, amid political disputes over Brazil’s Pix payment system and backlash against new domestic debt policies.
The MEL 2026 festival in São Paulo united Brazilian women to strategize for increased political empowerment and tackle gender, race, and class inequalities.
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court will soon judge Eduardo Bolsonaro over accusations of coercing the judiciary by orchestrating U.S. sanctions against Supreme Court ministers linked to investigations involving his father.
A 2026 survey finds politics is the topic most linked to fake news in Brazil, with notable differences in detection and fact-checking across political lines.