Brazil’s Senate plans a major debate on feminicide post-Carnival amid rising cases, while the government boosts its Ligue 180 campaign to combat violence against women during Carnival.
Brazil's Senate Economic Affairs Committee is set to evaluate a consolidated bill regulating the caregiver profession, defining qualifications, work conditions, and hiring options, alongside a proposal for free transport for cancer patients.
Brazil's federal and Paraná state legislatures propose new laws to combat pet abandonment and establish a state day against animal cruelty.
Brazil’s Senate Economic Affairs Committee seeks parliamentary access to the R$ 17 billion Banco Master fraud probe, advocating for transparency and calling for testimonies from key figures.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill to create the Federal Indigenous University (Unind), focused on indigenous education and cultural valorization.
Brazil has introduced new sustainable development programs targeting coastal communities and the creative economy to promote inclusive growth and social equity.
Municipal initiatives across Brazil are advancing rights-based policies to support homeless populations, including practical services and calls for inclusive dialogue.
Pernambuco's Governor Raquel Lyra advocates for stronger female political representation in Brazil, promoting programs to support women and criticizing token gender quotas in politics.
Brazil remains stuck at 107th in the 2025 global Corruption Perception Index with a score of 35, reflecting persistent corruption challenges and institutional weaknesses, according to Transparency International.
Key political figures including Geraldo Alckmin, Fernando Haddad, and Tarcísio de Freitas are shaping the strategic alliances and candidacies for Brazil's 2026 presidential election amid calls for political reform.
Flávia Francischini assumes interim presidency of Paraná's Legislative Assembly, highlighting women's leadership and advancing child protection and rights for people with Down syndrome.
President Lula denounces corruption and decay in Brazilian politics during PT's 46th anniversary, demanding party renewal and criticising budget misuse.
Brazil’s 2026 election landscape is rapidly being shaped by strategic party alliances and accelerated federal funding in key states, reflecting intense political competition and coalition-building efforts.
President Lula is reinforcing his 2026 re-election campaign with a strategic political operation and favorable poll results against key rivals, amidst Brazil's polarized political climate.
President Lula strategizes broad centrist alliances and vice-presidential changes to strengthen his 2026 reelection campaign and isolate Bolsonaro.
President Lula calls for unity and broader alliances within the Workers' Party to prepare for the 2026 elections, emphasizing grassroots engagement and electoral strategy.
The Workers' Party criticizes Brazil's Central Bank policies and parliamentary amendments while defending sovereignty of Venezuela and Cuba as Brazil approaches the 2026 elections.
At the Workers' Party anniversary, President Lula condemned Brazil's 'rotten' political system and called for party renewal and stronger alliances ahead of 2026 elections.
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin's uncertain candidacy role and shifting São Paulo alliances are shaping Lula's 2026 re-election campaign strategy.
Brazil emphasizes institutional and societal commitments to prevent feminicide through the National Pact and calls for active legal and cultural change.
Flávio Bolsonaro is distancing himself from military ties, focusing on centrist political alliances and market confidence in his presidential bid.
Brazil chooses not to join the US-led critical minerals alliance, seeking to maintain control over its resources and pursue broader international agreements.
Brazil’s Projeto de Lei 891/25 seeks to extend Maria da Penha Law protections to male same-sex couples, following Supreme Court recognition of a legislative gap.
The ONMP debates electoral rules for the 2026 elections while GLOBO launches a new political analysis newsletter by Thomas Traumann.
State deputy Eduardo Mantoan calls for ethical politics and presents a bill to combat political violence against women, emphasizing its impact on democracy.
Brazil's 2026 elections are being reshaped by mobile connectivity and AI-driven political communication, alongside new regulations and connectivity policies addressing democratic challenges.
Brazil's opposition advances the Banco Master CPMI amid political delays and Supreme Court maneuvering, sparking calls for in-depth investigations and accountability.
The OAB has proposed regulatory reforms addressing AI use, campaign financing, and political violence to ensure fair and transparent 2026 elections in Brazil.
Átila Lira has been elected president of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies' Commission of Science, Technology and Innovation, emphasizing priorities including AI, data security, and sustainable industrialization.
The Supreme Federal Court permits budget amendment reallocations by substitutes of former deputies, coinciding with intensified Federal Police investigations into corruption in parliamentary amendments ahead of elections.
Geraldo Henrique of SINDPÚBLICOS-MG addresses critical salary and retirement challenges faced by public servants in Minas Gerais, calling for urgent policy reforms.
Brazil's political landscape in early 2026 is defined by strategic electoral narratives, from bolsonarismo's symbolic Israel visit to contentious political battles in Pernambuco ahead of October elections.
Political violence incidents surged nearly 50% nationwide last quarter, with Minas Gerais leading in attacks against municipal leaders ahead of the 2026 elections.
A January 2026 survey shows digital media now leads TV as Brazilians' top political news source, signaling shifts ahead of elections.
Northeast Brazil proves challenging for the PT as opposition parties gain ground ahead of 2026 elections, with internal divisions and close races complicating prospects.
Finance Minister Haddad has proposed Guilherme Mello, Secretary of Economic Policy, for a Central Bank directorship, pending President Lula's confirmation and Senate approval.
Fernando Haddad confirms no candidacy in 2026, as Lula repositions his reelection campaign toward an antissystem focus targeting financial elites.
Brazil's Congress will vote on the 'Gás do Povo' subsidy program for low-income families, while the Central Bank enforces stricter IT provider regulations to enhance financial security.
Brazil's Ministry of Education and municipal secretariats emphasize strategic reforms for high school education and collaborative educational policies in 2026.
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has become central to national politics, drawing both influence and controversy as it takes on a decisive role amid public division and high-profile conflicts.