Brazil launches campaigns, workshops, and a cooperation agreement to tackle political violence against women and boost their political participation.
Brazil and the U.S. held a cordial meeting in Peru discussing a strategic partnership to combat narcotrafficking during the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas.
The Brazilian Senate has passed a law increasing penalties and protections against digital sexual violence targeting minors, addressing crimes involving AI and enhancing victim support.
Brazil launches a national strategy to fight political violence targeting women and racial minorities while condemning extremist attacks against São Paulo gubernatorial candidate Fernando Haddad.
Brazil intensifies initiatives to strengthen political representation, electoral integrity, and combat gender-based political violence ahead of the 2026 elections.
Porto Velho launches a 90-day urban oversight plan and a mobile citizenship event to improve urban management and bring free public services to residential communities.
A cyber intrusion compromised Brazil's Civil Defense alert system, sending false messages including "misantropia" to 30 million mobile users; investigations are underway.
The US has proposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports after a Section 301 probe found unfair trade practices including digital payment favoritism and environmental enforcement gaps.
Political disputes over crime and social statistics in Brazil reveal contrasting narratives and highlight controversial ties between political figures and organized crime.
Brazil grapples with mixed public and legislative responses to US involvement and anti-terrorism laws amid rising crime concerns.
The US designation of Brazilian crime factions as terrorist organizations threatens Brazil’s economy, tourism, trade, and international relations, raising concerns over sanctions and intervention risks.
Rio's acting governor orders expropriation of Refit refinery land amid a major tax fraud probe and fiscal liabilities.
President Lula implores Rio's interim governor to tackle organized crime and militias, promising federal support amid a call for a new Ministry of Public Security.
Victor Lima Sedlmaier, linked to the Banco Master cybercrime scandal, was arrested in Dubai through a joint police operation, highlighting Brazil's fight against cybercrime.
Brazil launches a R$11 billion federal investment to combat organized crime through prison system reforms and public security modernization.
Rio de Janeiro has been authorized to enter the Propag debt repayment program, cutting monthly debt payments and enabling increased investments in education and public services.
Brazil condemns the U.S. expulsion of a Brazilian Federal Police delegate as a breach of diplomatic norms and invokes reciprocal measures amid tensions stemming from a politically sensitive arrest.
Brazilian President Lula threatens reciprocal actions against the U.S. after the expulsion of a Brazilian Federal Police delegate involved in arresting a former intelligence official in Florida.
Brazil warns of potential reciprocal measures after the US expelled a Brazilian Federal Police officer, with official statements denouncing the action during President Lula's European tour.
The U.S. government plans to classify Brazil's major criminal groups as terrorist organizations to freeze their assets, prompting concerns from the Lula administration about sovereignty and economic impacts.
Brazil's parliamentary investigations face decline due to Supreme Court exemptions favoring elites and political interference, undermining accountability and democracy.
Brazilian Federal Police conduct a major operation against celebrity doctor Derek Camargo for illegal manufacturing of the weight loss drug Mounjaro.
The Ministry of Sports and CADE have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen sports integrity and competition, fostering a more transparent and sustainable sports environment in Brazil.
Brazil launches a comprehensive national policy to prevent and combat sports result manipulation, reinforcing integrity and institutional cooperation.
Brazil has introduced a comprehensive national policy to prevent and combat manipulation of sports results, involving multiple ministries and law enforcement agencies to protect sports integrity.
Brazil enhances legal protocols and holds hearings to combat gender-based political violence and protect women in politics.
New measures in Curitiba and the Federal Senate aim to counteract digital political violence against women and support female candidates ahead of the 2026 elections.