Allegations against Senator Ciro Nogueira over payments from Banco Master spark a political battle between PT and Bolsonaro factions over forming a CPI amid deeper corruption investigations.
The Brazilian Senate to evaluate a key bill establishing a policy to promote domestic mining and processing of critical and strategic minerals, with significant funding and incentives.
President Lula gains political momentum after receiving unexpected praise from Donald Trump, countering Bolsonaro's age criticisms ahead of elections.
Brazil intensifies initiatives to enhance women's political participation and combat gender-based political violence ahead of 2026 elections.
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre seeks a meeting with President Lula to mend ties after the Senate's rejection of judicial nominee Jorge Messias amid critical legislative priorities.
President Trump rolls out a robust antiterrorism strategy targeting drug cartels before a key security and economic meeting with Brazil's President Lula at the White House.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has approved a comprehensive policy to boost critical and strategic mineral industries, including a multi-billion fund and tax incentives, while addressing concerns of foreign investment and state control.
Brazil's lower house approves a new policy on critical minerals, aiming to boost competitiveness and international collaboration ahead of Lula-Trump talks.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies votes on a key bill defining the National Policy for Critical and Strategic Minerals, ahead of President Lula's U.S. visit, amid geopolitical and internal political tensions.
Senator Jorge Seif takes temporary leave emphasizing public safety laws, while Minister Luiz Fux reviews a legal challenge to Jorge Messias’ rejected Supreme Federal Court nomination amid Senate vote controversies.
Brazil's Electoral Public Ministry implements swift action plans and educational programs to combat and prevent gender-based political violence against women in the upcoming 2026 elections.
Facing recent political setbacks including a Supreme Court nomination defeat, Lula maintains key Senate relationships while striving to solidify his position amid a tight 2026 presidential race.
Brazil faces systemic gender-based political violence and fraudulent female candidacies undermining women's political representation despite legal quotas.
Brazil faces mounting political polarization and governance challenges ahead of the 2026 elections, impacting both business confidence and institutional stability.
Federal Police probe reveals banker Daniel Vorcaro's extensive political ties, potentially upsetting Brazil’s political balance.
Facing congressional setbacks, Lula shifts his political strategy while key allies work to reduce opposition to the Workers' Party in critical sectors ahead of the 2026 elections.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro received a key endorsement from Pastor Silas Malafaia during a church service in Rio, bolstering his presidential bid by solidifying evangelical support amid political tensions involving the Supreme Court.
Federal Police investigations reveal banker Daniel Vorcaro's use of forged documents and intimidation to censor media, alongside his politically charged ties with Senator Ciro Nogueira.
Brazil's Workers' Party is leveraging social media influencers as electoral candidates to boost its political presence in the 2026 elections.
Senate rejection of Lula’s Supreme Court nominee sparks internal government criticism and controversy over antisemitic remarks.
Political dynasties in Brazil's Northeast and grassroots campaigns in the North underscore diverse strategies in the 2026 state elections.
Brazil and Spain jointly condemn Israel's detention of their citizens during a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, demanding their immediate release and consular access amid accusations of illegal actions.
Brazil's Labor Day 2026 protests featured calls to end the 6x1 work schedule amid political criticism and demands for reform in Congress.
An alliance between STF Minister Moraes and Senate President Alcolumbre has led to the blocking of Jorge Messias’s nomination, intensifying internal conflicts within Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court.
Lula's government faces an historic political setback after the Senate rejects Jorge Messias' STF nomination, intensifying political tensions and alliance shifts.
May 2026 sees dynamic worker rights activities by Sindicato dos Bancários and political investment initiatives led by Deputy Antônio Gomide in Aragarças, showcasing community engagement.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies received a bill proposing a national policy to ensure ongoing LGBTQIA+ rights protections and public policies despite government changes.
Polls show Daniel Vilela leading Goiás race decisively, while Rio Grande do Sul features a close contest between Juliana Brizola and Luciano Zucco.
President Lula’s Supreme Court nominee Jorge Messias was historically rejected amid internal STF conflicts and mounting congressional opposition, signaling a challenging political landscape.
Brazil's Senate rejected Jorge Messias's Supreme Court nomination, marking a historic first since 1894 and posing a significant political challenge for President Lula's administration amid growing parliamentary tensions and election-related dynamics.
The Brazilian Senate's historic rejection of Jorge Messias' STF nomination raises critical dialogue about judicial diversity and institutional representation.
Jorge Messias faces a Senate hearing on April 29, 2026, for a Supreme Court seat amid political tensions and strategic government efforts to secure his confirmation.
President Lula returns to Brasília to engage in a critical week of political activity and legislative votes testing his governing coalition's strength in the National Congress.
The Workers' Party approved a strategic manifesto at its 8th Congress outlining Lula's reelection as key, proposing seven structural reforms, and repositioning itself as an 'antissystem' force ahead of Brazil’s 2026 elections.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva condemns the shooting targeting former U.S. President Trump, emphasizing political violence as an attack on democracy and expressing solidarity.
Political leaders in Brazil call for generational change and deliberate candidacies as the country prepares for the 2026 elections.
Brazilian leaders gather to combat violence against women and discuss the health impacts of social policies amid calls for gender equality and democratic participation.
The Workers' Party advances plans at its National Congress to support Lula's 2026 reelection campaign through strategic political programming and party unity.
Brazil's 2026 elections witness a 23.5% rise in electoral lawsuits fueled by early campaigning, misinformation, and enhanced legal oversight, alongside academic efforts analyzing this judicialization trend.
US immigration agent Michel Myers departs Brazil following credential revocation amid ongoing diplomatic reciprocity between Brazil and the US.