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Cármen Lúcia

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Bolsonaro coup trial and related legal appeals

142 clusters · 729 sources · last updated

Latest: Alexandre de Moraes expands visitation rights for Jair Bolsonaro

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has resumed hearings in the coup-attempt trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies regarding an alleged attempt to execute a coup d’état following the 2022 elections. Recen

[ACTIVE] [CRIME] [BR] [AR] [DE]

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

184 clusters · 707 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil municipalities launch initiatives to combat violence against women

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is expanding its response to gender-based violence through regional, federal, and legislative actions. Following the ‘Agosto Lilás’ campaign, the

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Brazil National Driver's License regulation changes

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil's CNH do Brasil program saves citizens R$ 9.6 billion

Brazil has implemented several regulatory changes regarding the National Driver’s License (CNH). New renewal rules vary by age: drivers under 50 may receive licenses valid for up to ten years, while those aged 50 to 69 f

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [BR]

Brazilian parliamentary spending and oversight

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazilian deputies exceed R$123 million in parliamentary spending this year

Reports have highlighted significant financial expenditures within the Brazilian legislature. An analysis of the Senate health insurance plan revealed a substantial deficit, with 2025 expenses totaling approximately R$ 4

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Brazil Supreme Court Indigenous and environmental disputes

6 clusters · 58 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil debates mining rights on indigenous lands

In August 2026, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) continued addressing high-profile legal disputes regarding Indigenous land rights and environmental policy. The Court reaffirmed the unconstitutionality of the “marco tempo

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [BR]

Leadership transitions in Brazilian high courts

4 clusters · 46 sources · last updated

Latest: Benedito Gonçalves assumes role as National Corregedor of Justice

Brazil is undergoing leadership transitions across its highest judicial bodies. Minister Luís Felipe Salomão has assumed the presidency of the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Ministe

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [BR]

Brazil Supreme Court trial on Clean Slate Law

2 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil Supreme Court to resume trial on Clean Slate Law changes

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has scheduled a virtual trial to resume from September 11 to September 18, 2026. The court is reviewing the constitutionality of Complementary Law 219 of 2025, which introduced c

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AI deepfake election threats in Latin America

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Cármen Lúcia warns of AI deepfake risks to Brazilian democracy

In late July 2026, experts warned that generative AI was making deepfake content cheaper, faster and more convincing, posing new risks to electoral integrity across Latin America. Calls were made for transparent labeling

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [BR]

Brazilian initiatives against violence against women

3 clusters · 86 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil mobilizes nationwide against violence against women during Agosto Lilás

Efforts to address violence against women in Brazil have focused on both institutional discussion and data integration. In Brasília, the Ministério Público do Distrito Federal e Territórios (MPDFT) organized the third ‘T

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