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Brazil Novo Party 2026 Election Campaign

10 clusters · 94 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Romeu Zema denies withdrawing from presidential race despite pressure

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

81st UN General Assembly concludes

6 clusters · 285 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: United Nations General Assembly 81 concludes with focus on AI and global conflicts

The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) has concluded, with discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) frequently eclipsing previous priorities like climate change. Secretary-General António Gut

Right-wing political shifts in Latin America

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Right-wing movements in Latin America adopt Trump-aligned policies

The political landscape in Latin America has undergone a significant shift toward right-wing governance, a trend characterized by some as the ‘Trumpification’ of the region. U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit

Mercosur-EFTA free trade agreement implementation

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil President Lula signs Mercosur-EFTA Free Trade Agreement

The free trade agreement between the Mercosur bloc and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has moved toward implementation following legislative and executive actions in Switzerland and Brazil. In Switzerland, th

Brazil 2026 election: Candidates formalize plans amid legal

295 clusters · 1152 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Lulinha and lobbyist investigated by Brazilian Federal Police

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as candidates formalize platforms and legal investigations deepen. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s coalition has released an 84-page program prioritizing nationa

UN Secretary-General race – Grynspan leads straw poll

14 clusters · 210 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Rebeca Grynspan leads UN Secretary-General race amid shifting diplomatic support

The race to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General has entered a decisive phase during the 81st UN General Assembly. Following a third informal straw poll by the UN Security Council on September 17, 2026, Rebec

Brazil expands critical minerals policy and exploration

68 clusters · 289 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Rare earth and gallium resource updates reported in Brazil

Brazil is accelerating its critical minerals strategy to transition from a raw-material exporter to a high-value industrial hub. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned the National Policy for Critical and Str

Ceuta border migration tensions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ceuta border tensions and political shifts in Brazil and Argentina

Tensions have escalated at the Ceuta border following the detection of approximately 150 people near Benzú. Spanish authorities have deployed security forces, including 700 agents, drones, and helicopters, to deter entry

Brazil Amazon and Cerrado deforestation trends 2026

12 clusters · 194 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Brazil: New socioeconomic data and study on deforestation

In the first half of 2026, satellite monitoring showed Amazon deforestation fell to 1,295 km², a 32% drop from the same period in 2025 and the lowest total since the DETER-B system began in 2016. Data for the period of A

Leadership transitions in Brazilian high courts

5 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Brazilian judicial figures Benedito Gonçalves and Ricardo Couto in spotlight

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

Regional shift toward market-oriented and conservative rule

10 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Latin American political leaders face varying approval ratings in recent polls

Political discourse in Latin America continues to center on a regional shift toward market-oriented policies and conservative leadership, driven by anti-establishment sentiment and a prioritization of economic and public

Argentina-Brazil diplomatic crisis escalates

11 clusters · 568 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: MERCOSUR Parliament rejects remarks by Argentine President Milei

The diplomatic crisis between Argentina and Brazil has escalated following President Javier Milei’s personal attacks on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whom he has labeled ‘corrupt’, ‘a thief’, and ‘convict’. Milei

Brazilian presidential election developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro present differing foreign policy plans

Political activity in Brazil is intensifying as candidates prepare for upcoming elections, focusing on internal alliances and national policy platforms. In the regional political landscape, leaders are navigating comple