Brazilian Congress

Brazil executive inauguration date changes

3 clusters · 34 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Brazil elections show left-wing shift as Lula re-elected

Starting in January 2027, Brazil will implement new inauguration dates for federal and state executives following Constitutional Amendment 111/2021. The President and Vice-President are scheduled to be sworn in on Janu

Brazil INSS reforms, budget, and 2026 elections

113 clusters · 484 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Brazil 2026 second-round elections see lowest voter abstention in 20 years

By late August 2026, the Brazilian government expanded biometric initiatives through Normative Instruction No. 213, allowing retirees without facial biometrics to authorize payroll loans via the Meu INSS app. Administrat

Brazil agribusiness: Production growth vs. climate and legal

33 clusters · 283 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Brazil legislative proposals target agribusiness credit and environmental regulation

Brazil's agribusiness sector continues to navigate a landscape of rising physical output alongside persistent financial and climatic pressures. Data from IBGE indicates that agricultural production reached R$ 927.2 billi

Brazil tax reform: implementation and compliance updates

190 clusters · 569 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Brazil Tax Reform: Deadlines for Simples Nacional and IBS/CBS Options

Brazil’s transition to a destination-based dual Value Added Tax (IVA) system is advancing through technical and regulatory refinements. The system, comprising the federal CBS and the state/municipal IBS, is set to begin

Brazil promulgates end of 6x1 work schedule

127 clusters · 807 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Brazilian companies adopt new work schedules following 6x1 scale changes

The Brazilian National Congress has promulgated Constitutional Amendment 141, officially ending the ‘6x1’ work schedule. The reform transitions workers to a 5x2 model with two weekly rest days, reducing the maximum weekl

Bolsonaro family legal developments and STF rulings

152 clusters · 890 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Flávio Bolsonaro prohibited from leaving Brazil by Supreme Court

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) continues to manage high-profile legal developments regarding former President Jair Bolsonaro and his family. Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the arrest of former federal deputy Ed

Brazilian electoral ethics, religion, and political shifts

16 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Catholic bishops issue letter regarding 2026 Brazilian elections

Discussions surrounding the 2026 Brazilian electoral processes have focused on ethics, legislative accountability, and civic responsibility. Observers emphasize that voters must hold legislative bodies accountable alongs

Brazil 2026 election: Lula family under legal scrutiny

300 clusters · 1161 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazilian lawmaker seeks hearing on Roberta Luchsinger allegations

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as legal investigations into President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s son, Fábio Luís ‘Lulinha’ da Silva, deepen. Federal Police are investigating suspected influence ped

Brazil fuel price volatility and regulatory scrutiny

6 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Fuel price investigations and monitoring in Brazil

The Brazilian federal government has introduced measures to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid Middle East geopolitical instability, including a 30-day elimination of federal taxes on gasoline and R$ 7.52 billion in ext

Brazil agribusiness credit reforms and debt crisis

35 clusters · 245 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Banco do Nordeste offers debt renegotiation for rural producers

Mid‑2026 reforms expanded rural credit and launched a R$10 bn Finep‑managed innovation line for precision‑ag equipment. In July, the CMN formalised the line with a five‑year repayment horizon. Simultaneously, Resolution

Brazilian educational assessment developments

18 clusters · 215 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil Enamed exam deadline for appeals reaches conclusion

In mid‑July 2026, Inep posted the definitive results for the first stage of Revalida 2026/1. By 28 July, preliminary results for the second stage of Revalida 2025/2 were released, followed by final results in early Septe

EU and China trade restrictions impact Brazilian beef

63 clusters · 455 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: European Commission proposes restoring Brazil poultry and honey imports

As of late October 2026, Brazil’s beef export sector faces a deepening crisis. The European Union has removed Brazil from its list of authorized beef exporters due to a failure to meet strict individual traceability requ

Brazilian agricultural and agroecology developments

5 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil allocates funds for agroecology projects in Paraná and Rio Doce regions

Developments in Brazil involve various agricultural and land reform initiatives. Efforts to improve the livestock and dairy sectors include addressing buffalo milk production bottlenecks in Rio Grande do Sul through tech

Brazil election integrity and judicial reform debate

30 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Brazilian Supreme Court ministers face political pressure

The debate over judicial reform and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has intensified following the first round of the 2026 presidential election. With Flávio Bolsonaro leading at 47.03%, the upcoming transition is expecte

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

190 clusters · 717 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Mauá launches lecture series to prevent violence against women

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is facing a surge in gender-based violence. In 2025, Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides, and 2026 has seen a rise in protective orders, with nearly

Brazilian proposals for free public transportation

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Lula campaign seeks free interstate transport for elections

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has proposed a national policy to provide free public transportation on weekends and holidays across all Brazilian cities. The initiative, to be introduced to Congress via a Constituti

Driving and mobility regulation in Brazil and Portugal

8 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Digital Driver's License Validity and Traffic Stop Rules

Legislative and regulatory developments regarding driving and mobility are evolving in Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, new regulations from the National Traffic Council (Contran) allow students to obtain motorcycle and p

Brazil implements ban on online betting and virtual casinos

150 clusters · 954 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil police investigate death linked to online gambling debts

Brazil’s strategy to manage the betting boom has culminated in a direct prohibition of the sector. In late September 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1.394 to ban online sports bet

AI adoption and energy infrastructure shifts in Latin Am

13 clusters · 111 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Data center expansion accelerates in Portugal and Brazil

The expansion of artificial intelligence is driving significant shifts in business operations, labor markets, and energy infrastructure across Latin America. In Peru, the Peruvian Chamber of Electronic Commerce (Capece)

Brazilian agricultural policy and fuel subsidies

13 clusters · 357 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Brazil announces fuel tax exemptions and expanded subsidies

The Brazilian government and Senate have implemented several legislative and executive measures to support the agricultural sector and enhance food security. In the Senate, the Fertilizer Industry Development Program (Pr

Brazilian 1988 Constitution anniversary and legislative role

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Sérgio Brito to be sole 1988 Constitution author in 2027 Congress

Brazil marked the 38th anniversary of the 1988 ‘Citizen Constitution’, a document established to secure fundamental civil, political, and social rights. While judicial initiatives in Bahia aim to uphold these protections

Brazilian political proposals for public security

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Brazilian candidates propose annual police recruitment to bolster security

During the Brazilian political campaign, candidates have introduced various proposals aimed at strengthening public security and combating organized crime. Initial proposals focused on legislative and judicial reforms.

Brazilian political representation and electoral dynamics

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Brazilian deputies show disconnect from voter priorities on inequality and direct democracy

Discussions surrounding the Brazilian electoral process have focused on the influence of deputies in securing municipal resources and infrastructure funding. In the state of Pará, projections from Instituto Doxa indicate

Brazil 2026 public policy reforms

99 clusters · 351 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Brazil expands vehicle financing for drivers amid platform fee concerns

From April to August 2026, the Brazilian federal and state governments rolled out a series of policy measures aimed at expanding housing, credit, transport, sanitation, education and social protection. In April, the Minh