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Brazil bans online betting and virtual casinos

135 clusters · 870 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Brazil betting industry seeks to reverse Lula's ban

Brazil’s multi-level strategy to manage the betting boom has escalated into a direct prohibition of the sector. In late September 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1.394 to ban onli

Brazil 2026 public policy reforms

99 clusters · 350 sources · last updated 1 day 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

Legal rulings and intensifying mobilization in Acre

10 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Acre gubernatorial candidates debate ahead of 2026 elections

The Acre gubernatorial and Senate election campaigns continue to evolve through legal rulings, sector-specific engagements, and intensifying political mobilization. The Regional Electoral Court of Acre (TRE-AC) unanimous

Brazil election integrity and judicial reform debate

22 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Supreme Federal Court approval hits record low of 47% in Brazil

By late September 2026, legislative efforts to reform the Brazilian Judiciary and establish stricter ethical standards have intensified. In the Chamber of Deputies, Bill 2999/26 proposes a ten-year quarantine for politic

Brazil Executive-Legislative political reconciliation

10 clusters · 145 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil enacts new policy to industrialize critical mineral production

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reached a legislative agreement with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre and Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta to prioritize a concentrated agenda for late August and early Sep

Brazil social security and benefit programs

17 clusters · 184 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil adjusts 2026 budget to increase Bolsa Família benefits

Social security and benefit administration in Brazil involves various programs, including the Microempreendedor Individual (MEI) coverage, the Pé-de-Meia student incentive, and the PIS/Pasep wage bonus. As of late August

Brazilian legal and judicial legislative reforms

5 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: OAB Federal Council structure reorganized by new Brazilian law

Legislative developments in Brazil have focused on judicial and professional legal reforms. Bill 2.239/2022, which seeks to establish criteria for granting free legal justice, returned to the Chamber of Deputies followin

Brazil fiscal outlook and debt stabilization efforts

12 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil federal revenue exceeds R$ 2 trillion in first eight months of 2026

Brazil’s fiscal outlook remains defined by a tension between record-breaking tax revenues and significant structural deficit warnings. Federal revenue for the first eight months of 2026 reached R$ 2.112 trillion, a recor

Brazil Novo Party 2026 Election Campaign

9 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Romeu Zema links Banco Master to Rui Costa administration

Following his nomination by the Novo party, Romeu Zema has expanded his 2026 presidential campaign with several controversial policy proposals. Zema, who resigned from his position as governor of Minas Gerais to run, has

Brazilian judicial and political developments

3 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Eduardo Bolsonaro dismissed from Federal Police for abandonment of office

Brazil continues to navigate complex judicial and political developments regarding Eduardo Bolsonaro. Following the Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruling that upheld his conviction for coercion, further administrative conse

Ronaldo Caiado 2026 presidential campaign

10 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil presidential candidates debate security and judicial reform

Ronaldo Caiado, the PSD presidential candidate, has expanded his 2026 campaign platform, detailing stances on security, the economy, and judicial accountability. On public security, Caiado has proposed creating a Ministr

Brazilian journalism rights and regulation advocacy

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Fenaj demands journalist protections and condemns political attacks

The National Federation of Journalists (Fenaj) has engaged in advocacy directed at presidential and congressional candidates in Brazil, seeking to address labor and digital challenges facing the profession. Fenaj has c

Brazilian Bar Association judicial reform efforts

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Brazil judicial reform targets legal aid abuse

The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) continues to contest legislative changes to the judicial system, specifically regarding the restructuring of Federal Justice fees via Bill 429/2024. While the judiciary and the Nationa

Journalism sector challenges in Brazil

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Brazil journalists face high rates of depression and stress

Recent studies in Brazil have highlighted various systemic challenges facing the country’s journalistic sector. In Brasília, Reporters Without Borders presented research conducted by Unicamp focused on the future of jour

Brazil social media and AI regulation debate

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Brazil's CGI.br issues 46 guidelines for social media regulation

In Brazil, legislative efforts such as Bill 3046/26 have sought to regulate social media features like the ‘infinite scroll’ to protect mental health. However, the debate has increasingly shifted toward the broader regul

Brazil sanctions import tax exemptions for small purchases

11 clusters · 304 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Brazil President Lula sanctions end of import tax on purchases up to US$ 50

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned Law 15.502 (originating from Conversion Bill 13 of 2026), which eliminates the 20% federal import tax on international postal purchases valued at up to US$ 50. This meas

Brazil labor protections and judicial access debates

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Brazil updates unemployment insurance ceiling and eSocial regulations

Discussions regarding social protections and labor rights in Brazil have intensified through economic and judicial channels. Initial debates centered on the unemployment insurance system, following suggestions by econom

Brazilian sports funding and betting regulation disputes

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Brazilian sports entities oppose diversion of betting taxes to security funds

Brazilian sports organizations are mobilizing against legislative proposals that threaten their primary revenue streams. The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) and Flamengo sports club have opposed the ‘PEC da Segurança’,