STF Upholds House Arrests in Coup Plot Case Amid Fugitives and Escape Risks
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court maintains house arrests on coup plot conspirators amid escapes and fugitive concerns.
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court maintains house arrests on coup plot conspirators amid escapes and fugitive concerns.
Silvinei Vasques's failed escape to El Salvador illustrates the challenges Bolsonaro supporters face in seeking international asylum amid political crackdowns.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro continues to recover in hospital after hernia surgery, facing hiccups and sleep difficulties despite medication adjustments.
Brazil's 2025 political year featured Congressional tensions and a revitalized foreign policy under President Lula, securing leadership in BRICS, MERCOSUL, and hosting COP30.
Julia Köpf and Yeza Aguiar begin a shared leadership of the JPT youth wing, focusing on political unity and mobilization for Lula’s 2026 re-election campaign.
STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes authorized hospital visits to Jair Bolsonaro during his post-surgery recovery and ordered preventive detention of coup plot suspect Silvinei Vasques after electronic monitoring failure.
Teresina’s new law reserves 20% of municipal public jobs for marginalized communities, with strict validation and penalties to ensure fairness.
Brazil advances LGBTQIA+ rights policies through new government initiatives in 2025 amid political challenges heading into 2026.
Lula’s government celebrates economic progress after three years amid ongoing struggles to pass legislation in a divided Congress and calls for greater infrastructure investment.
Jair Bolsonaro endorses son Flávio's presidential bid for 2026 amid tensions with Michelle Bolsonaro, while recovering from hernia surgery under family care.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro officially endorses his son Flávio Bolsonaro for the 2026 presidential election, reshaping Brazil's political landscape ahead of the vote.
As right-wing governments gain ground across Latin America, Brazil's 2026 elections could reflect a similar conservative shift driven by public security and economic concerns.
President Lula's year-end address highlights Brazil's social and economic milestones in 2023, outlines security challenges, and sets priorities for 2026.
Brazil successfully ends US-imposed tariffs after diplomatic talks between President Lula and Trump, boosting trade and economic resilience in 2025.
President Lula’s 2025 Christmas speech emphasized breakthroughs in combating organized crime, key economic achievements, and ongoing social initiatives.
Brazil announces a 6.79% minimum wage increase for 2026 while Pernambuco's legislative assembly clarifies a veto rejection on the 2026 budget law was a legal decision, not political.
Accusations against Justice Moraes are seen as political maneuvers, while Lula's improved communication strategy and shifting political dynamics strengthen his position heading into 2026.
Roberta Melo was appointed the new Secretary of Social Assistance in Pelotas, bringing extensive social work experience and academic expertise to address growing municipal social challenges.
A new legislative proposal in Amazonas seeks to establish a state policy to better support and value domestic workers.
President Lula reinforces political alliances by appointing Gustavo Feliciano as Minister of Tourism, highlighting his administration's accessibility and strategic cabinet changes.
As Brazil nears its 2026 presidential election, new approaches encourage open, value-based political discussions during family gatherings to foster respect and common ground.
Michelle Bolsonaro is rapidly becoming a prominent conservative leader and potential candidate for Brazil’s 2026 elections, actively expanding female political involvement while navigating party tensions and past controversies.
Brazilian President Lula calls on the EU for political will to finalize the prolonged EU-Mercosul trade deal amid opposition from Italy and France, with a possible signing in January 2026.
Supreme Federal Court minister Flávio Dino suspends a law set to revive canceled parliamentary amendments tied to Brazil's controversial 'secret budget', emphasizing fiscal responsibility and constitutional budget processes.
Brazil's Lula administration seeks to mend ties with Congress while legislative moves to reduce sentences for January 8 attack perpetrators raise concerns over democracy and political accountability.
A Genial/Quaest survey shows that 87% of Brazilians believe political differences will not disrupt their 2025 Christmas family gatherings, despite some concerns over political conflicts.
Brazil has legally condemned those involved in the January 8 coup attempt, while public trust in the Supreme Federal Court faces growing criticism, reflecting a complex political climate.
At the 2025 Mercosur Summit, Brazil's President Lula emphasized a diplomatic approach based on non-intervention and multilateralism in handling Venezuela's crisis, reinforcing Brazil's historical foreign policy principles.
Lula leads all major right-wing rivals in polls for the 2026 election but faces a nearly split approval rating amid communication challenges.
The Dosimetry Law reducing penalties for January 8 invasion convicts has passed the Senate amid political strife, legal challenges, and public protests in Brazil.
Brazil's Senate passes a new law providing scholarships and incentives to attract and retain teachers in basic education, addressing critical shortages.
Brazil reinforces support for women victims of violence with a new parliamentary commission and an STF ruling guaranteeing social security benefits during recovery.
Brazil's Senate passes a bill reducing sentences for those convicted in the January 8, 2023 coup attempt, potentially cutting former President Bolsonaro's sentence drastically.
Brazil's Câmara dos Deputados has approved a law to reduce federal fiscal benefits by 10%, excluding key social programs, with the project advancing to the Senate for further review.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has approved the regulatory framework for the 2025 tax reform, aiming to simplify taxation and promote fairness through a new unified digital system.
Curitiba proposes a municipal bill to formally recognize and support Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Indigenous traditional communities, fostering cultural heritage and anti-racist policies.
President Lula, navigating his third term after legal battles, benefits from an optimistic economic outlook supportive of his re-election ambitions.
Brazil's lower house approves removing health and education investments funded by Fundo Social from fiscal limits, advancing social sector funding amid fiscal policy debates.
Brazil's political polarization intensifies ahead of 2026 elections amid regional shifts toward conservatism and leftist governance in Latin America.
Brazil's Congress faces escalating political turmoil in 2025, marked by violence, leadership challenges, and tensions with the Supreme Court ahead of the 2026 elections.