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Brazil fiscal outlook and debt stabilization efforts

17 clusters · 97 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Brazil TCU recommends improving social security expenditure projections

Brazil’s fiscal outlook is 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 record hig

Brazil tax reform: implementation and compliance updates

192 clusters · 586 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Brazil TCU proposes 11.3% CBS tax rate for 2027

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 cancer burden, screening, treatment & legislation

35 clusters · 204 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil medical institutions highlight importance of cancer genetic testing and awareness

Brazil is advancing legislative and policy measures to address its rising cancer burden. The Senate's Social Affairs Commission (CAS) is reviewing a project to improve the National Cancer Patient Navigation Program to op

Brazilian proposals for free public transportation

3 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil government proposes nationwide free weekend public transit

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, introduced to Congress via a Constitutional A

Brazil election integrity and judicial reform debate

30 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 10 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

Domestic violence and violent crime incidents in Brazil

19 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 11 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

Brazilian electoral campaigns and 2026 election outlook

12 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Brazil election data shows high campaign spending per vote

The Brazilian electoral landscape is being shaped by political alliances, demographic shifts, and intensifying investigations into electoral crimes. As the 2026 cycle progresses, the Senate faces a significant renewal, w

Michelle Bolsonaro elected to Senate; begins campaign tour

10 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Michelle Bolsonaro begins campaign tour in Amazonas

Michelle Bolsonaro has been elected to the Senate for the Distrito Federal following the 2026 elections, securing her first mandate with approximately 29% of the valid votes. Bia Kicis (PL) was also elected alongside her

Workers’ Party electoral challenges in Brazil

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Brazil elections reshape Congress with 35% renewal rate

The Workers’ Party (PT) faced significant political challenges during the Brazilian election cycle. Initially, the party faced potential electoral losses in the northeast, specifically in states such as Ceará, Rio Grande