Brazil's top electoral court condemns councilman in Nova Friburgo for gender-based political violence, marking a historic legal precedent in protecting women's political rights.
Presidential candidate Renan Santos centers his social policy on 'desfavelização,' aiming to reform favelas through urban development, property rights, and local jobs to tackle Brazil's social challenges.
President Lula praises Ricardo Couto's interim leadership in Rio de Janeiro as a rare political achievement, emphasizing his humility, non-political stance, and commitment to science and education.
The TRF4 court upheld FURG's affirmative action policy that reserves university admission slots for transgender individuals, affirming its legality and university autonomy.
Renan Santos' 2026 presidential campaign promotes libertarian ideals while his party's "Livro Amarelo" proposes controversial policies including media regulation and family-based democracy, stirring debate on freedom and political rights.
Political parties in Brazil begin conventions from July 20 to nominate candidates for the 2026 elections, with key announcements including Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential launch by the PL party on July 25.
Arthur Henrique wins the most votes in Roraima's supplementary gubernatorial election but faces judicial hurdles delaying official confirmation.
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.
The US has threatened tariffs on Brazil alleged forced labor in beef production, prompting Brazil to strongly reject the claims and consider retaliatory measures under reciprocity law.
The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill creating a comprehensive national policy to identify and support gifted students, with funding secured and awaiting presidential sanction.
The Brazilian Senate has approved an expanded and refined federal science and technology career plan that includes select health research institutions while excluding the broader Ministry of Health to maintain system focus.
Brazil's 2026 budget includes a proposed supplementary credit for science and innovation, while the Amazon region faces funding and infrastructure challenges critical to sustainable development.
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.
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court ruled 8-2 against extending the parliamentary inquiry into INSS, affirming Congress's authority over CPMI extensions.