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Bolsonaro family legal developments and Flávio Bolsonaro's U

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Latest: Donald Trump pledges non-interference regarding Flávio Bolsonaro

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) continues to manage high-profile legal developments regarding former President Jair Bolsonaro and his family. Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the arrest of former federal deputy Ed

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Lula re-elected in 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff

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Latest: Brazil markets face volatility following Lula reelection

As of October 28, 2026, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured re-election as President of Brazil, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a highly polarized runoff. The final count shows Lula receiving 51.79% of valid vote

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Lula re-election and post-election fiscal response

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Latest: Brazil Finance Minister proposes fiscal adjustments to meet targets

Following the re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Finance Minister Dario Durigan has pledged to maintain fiscal responsibility through dialogue with the financial market to address recent volatility. This

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Brazil implements gradual end of 6x1 work schedule

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Latest: Brazil government warns of disinformation regarding social programs and INSS

The Brazilian National Congress has promulgated Constitutional Amendment 141, officially ending the ‘6x1’ work schedule. The reform transitions workers to a 5x2 model with two weekly rest days, reducing the maximum weekl

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Celina Leão elected as first female Governor of DF

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Latest: Keka Bagno discusses historic female leadership in Distrito Federal

In the October 2026 runoff election, Celina Leão (PP) was elected as the first woman to be directly elected to lead the Distrito Federal. With over 90% of the votes counted, Leão secured approximately 57% of the valid vo

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Brazil 2026 election: Lula family under legal scrutiny

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Latest: Brazil Public Security Commission invites lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as legal investigations into President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s son, Fábio Luís ‘Lulinha’ da Silva, deepen. Federal Police are investigating suspected influence ped

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Brazilian electoral courts broaden digital and campaign-rule

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Latest: Brazil's TSE grants PSOL-Rede access to party funds via vote rounding

Since the October 2026 TSE order, Brazil’s electoral judiciary has expanded its digital monitoring and enforcement. The Mato Grosso Regional Electoral Court (TRE-MT) upheld a 24-hour takedown order against pre-candidate

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Brazilian political party funding and congress shifts

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Latest: PL emerges as largest party in Brazil's 2026 gubernatorial elections

The 2026 elections have significantly reshaped the Brazilian Congress for the 2027–2030 legislature. The Liberal Party (PL) emerged as the dominant force, increasing its seat count from 97 to 121 deputies and securing 28

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Lorenzo Pazolini elected Governor of Espírito Santo

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Latest: Lorenzo Pazolini elected Governor of Espírito Santo

Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) has been elected Governor of Espírito Santo following a second-round victory in the 2026 elections. Pazolini secured approximately 52% of the valid votes, defeating the incumbent, Ricardo

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Brazil 2026 election: Results, legal challenges, and unrest

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Latest: Lawyer warns of potential unrest following Brazilian presidential election

The 2026 Brazilian election cycle, marked by intense polarization and legal scrutiny, has reached a critical juncture following the second-round runoff. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured re-election, a result that ha

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Netinho de Paula cancer diagnosis and surgery

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Latest: Netinho de Paula announces recovery from thyroid cancer surgery

Brazilian singer and presenter Netinho de Paula has announced a cancer diagnosis that will require medical intervention. Initial reports indicated the 56-year-old artist was diagnosed with early-stage papillary thyroid c

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Bolsonaro and Lula head to 2026 runoff as governors rally

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Latest: LGBT rights and social mobilization intensify in Brazil

Following the first round of the 2026 Brazilian presidential election on October 4, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) leads President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) with 47.03% to 45.16% of valid votes. While some reports ch

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Health updates regarding José Sarney

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Latest: José Sarney discharged from hospital following abdominal surgery

Former Brazilian President José Sarney, 96, was discharged from UDI Hospital in São Luís, Maranhão, on Saturday morning, October 17, following a nine-day hospitalization. Sarney was admitted on October 9 after experien

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Rio transition and legal challenge to election results

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Latest: Rio de Janeiro election: Zanin seeks legal opinions on second-round runoff challenge

Following the annulment of 274,411 votes cast for Anthony Garotinho by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Douglas Ruas (PL) was confirmed as the governor-elect of Rio de Janeiro with 50.88% of valid votes. This adjustme

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Eduardo Braide elected governor of Maranhão

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Latest: Maranhão government establishes transition commission for incoming administration

Eduardo Braide (PSD) was elected governor of Maranhão in the first round of the 2026 elections, securing approximately 54% of the valid votes. He defeated Orleans Brandão (MDB), who received roughly 34.68%, and Felipe Ca

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Daniel Vilela re-elected governor of Goiás in first round

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Latest: Daniel Vilela re-elected Governor of Goiás

Daniel Vilela (MDB) has been re-elected as the governor of Goiás in the first round of the 2026 elections, securing 59.17% of the valid votes. His total of 2,148,218 votes sets a new historical record for nominal votes i

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Brazil 2026 general election second round

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Latest: Brazil election results: Governors and senators elected in first round

On October 25, 2026, approximately 158.7 million Brazilians participated in the second round of the general elections. The primary contest for the Presidency of the Republic featured incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula

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Political activities of Cuiabá Mayor Abilio Brunini

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Latest: Abilio Brunini criticizes political persecution and MDB influence

Cuiabá Mayor Abilio Brunini has engaged in several public disputes involving political and legal institutions. He criticized the Federal Police regarding ‘Operation Heritage’, characterizing the raid on former governor M

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Espírito Santo election polling

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Latest: Brazil 2026 elections: First-round results and second-round matchups

As the first round of the 2026 elections takes place, polling data for the Espírito Santo governorship continues to show a competitive landscape between Lorenzo Pazolini and Ricardo Ferraço. Recent data from Quaest ind

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