Federal Government of Brazil

Brazil tax reform, regional debt, and energy policy

25 clusters · 192 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Municipalities in Brazil offer tax relief and debt regularization programs

By late 2026, Brazil’s fiscal and energy landscapes are shaped by systemic tax reform, regional debt management, and new sustainable energy frameworks. The national tax reform aims to replace current levies like ICMS and

Brazil National Science and Technology Week 2026

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Brazil hosts 23rd National Science and Technology Week

The 23rd National Science and Technology Week (SNCT) in Brazil is centered on the theme ‘Ciência Delas’ (Their Science), which aims to address gender inequality and promote female participation in STEM fields. While wome

Brazil Weather Crisis: Floods, Storms & El Niño Impact

217 clusters · 1052 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Rio Grande do Sul faces severe storm warnings and cold weather

By late October 2026, extreme weather in Brazil has transitioned from immediate storm damage to a period of sustained meteorological instability driven by cyclogenesis and a strengthened subtropical jet stream. The 2026-

Brazil debt renegotiation programs and Fies updates

15 clusters · 264 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil launches third phase of Desenrola debt renegotiation program

The Brazilian federal government has expanded its debt renegotiation framework through several targeted initiatives. Following the conclusion of the Desenrola Fies 2026 program—which allowed students with contracts signe

Brazil Bolsa Família: 2026 Benefit Increases and Policy Refi

30 clusters · 293 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil implements social program adjustments and benefit protections

The October 2026 payment cycle for Brazil’s Bolsa Família program implements a 15.04% benefit increase, raising the minimum monthly benefit from R$ 600 to R$ 691. This adjustment, based on accumulated INPC inflation, bri

Brazil health crisis: rising obesity and diabetes trends

35 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Obesity in Brazil linked to increased digestive diseases

Diabetes and obesity continue to drive Brazil’s public health challenges. While Type 2 diabetes is linked to obesity, the Brazilian Society of Diabetes has launched screening for type 5 diabetes—a rare form linked to mal

Brazil municipal & federal 2027 fiscal & social planning

55 clusters · 238 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazilian municipalities present 2027 budget proposals

Federal and municipal governments in Brazil continue to advance fiscal, urban, and social planning for the 2027 cycle. At the federal level, the government has submitted the 2027 Annual Budget Law (PLOA) to Congress, pro

Domestic violence and violent crime incidents in Brazil

19 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil legislative efforts address rising femicide rates

The surge in domestic violence and violent crime in Brazil has continued through late 2026, accompanied by new legislative and administrative efforts to support victims. In September 2026, the Secretary of Public Securit

El Niño impact mitigation in Bahia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Bahia implements emergency plans to combat El Niño impacts

The state of Bahia is implementing measures to mitigate the impacts of El Niño, specifically addressing water insecurity and extreme weather. Initially, the Bahia and Brazilian Federal governments allocated R$ 1.42 mil

Brazil expands bridges, rail, and urban infrastructure

42 clusters · 142 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Brazil infrastructure: Rio Ubá bridge nears completion as Rio das Antas repairs are studied

From May through September 2026, Brazil’s federal, state, and municipal authorities accelerated a wave of road, bridge, rail, and utility projects. In Bahia, the Salvador-Itaparica megabridge project reached a milestone