National Congress of Brazil

Bolsonaro family legal issues and Flávio Bolsonaro's exile

161 clusters · 1775 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Superior Military Court processes Roberto Jefferson and Bolsonaro

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) continues to manage legal developments regarding former President Jair Bolsonaro and his family. Following a sentence of 27 years and three months in prison for his role in an attempted co

Political shifts and legislative challenges in Brazil

19 clusters · 170 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil 2026 election results spark political and social mobilization

Brazil continues to serve as a political and electoral laboratory for Latin American trends, particularly regarding the rise of far-right movements. Following the election concluded on October 25, 2026, Luiz Inácio Lula

Lula administration faces fiscal pressure and market tension

22 clusters · 216 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil government rejects Lara Resende's interest rate proposal

As President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enters his fourth term, the administration faces heightened political and economic friction. The government must navigate a conservative-leaning National Congress, where the Liberal

Brazil tax reform: Implementation, politics, and legalities

21 clusters · 242 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil tax reform expected to impact various sectors by 2027

As Brazil transitions to its new tax reform, micro and small enterprises (MPEs) are navigating critical deadlines to determine their taxation models for 2027. Under Complementary Law 214, companies must decide whether to

Brazilian educational assessment developments

20 clusters · 221 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil President Lula sanctions medical proficiency law

In mid‑July 2026, Inep posted the definitive results for the first stage of Revalida 2026/1. By 28 July, preliminary results for the second stage of Revalida 2025/2 were released, followed by final results in early Septe

Brazil 2026 general elections: results and outcomes

50 clusters · 2569 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil electoral authorities set deadlines for audit reports and campaign accounts

As the 2026 general elections conclude, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been reelected as President of Brazil, securing a fourth non-consecutive term. In a historic runoff victory, Lula obtained approximately 51.79% of the

Brazil judicial reform and STF impeachment crisis

31 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil Senate faces potential shift in oversight of Supreme Court

The debate over judicial reform and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has escalated into an institutional crisis following the 2026 elections. While Flávio Bolsonaro leads the presidential race, the STF faces record-low pu

Brazilian legislative debate on criminal responsibility age

5 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Deltan Dallagnol criticizes President Lula over criminal age policy

The legislative debate in the Brazilian Senate regarding the Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) remains a central point of contention. While President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has indicated support

Brazilian labor and social security legislative changes

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil Senate approves end of 6x1 work schedule

The Brazilian National Congress has enacted several constitutional amendments targeting labor and social security regulations. Constitutional Amendment 140/2026 established special retirement rules for community health,

Brazil executive inauguration changes and Lula reelection

10 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Lula begins planning ministerial composition for fourth term

Starting in January 2027, Brazil will implement new inauguration dates for federal and state executives following Constitutional Amendment 111/2021. The President and Vice-President are scheduled to be sworn in on Januar

Brazil 2026 election: Results, legal challenges, and unrest

59 clusters · 925 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil presidential election results draw reaction

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

Brazil Superior Electoral Court ineligibility rulings

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil's TSE bars candidate convicted of domestic violence

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has issued several rulings regarding candidate ineligibility for the 2026 elections. In one instance, the court unanimously rejected the candidacy of Aurelina Medeiros for a state dep

Mailza Assis elected Governor of Acre

24 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Political figures in Acre discuss election outcomes and governance

The Acre gubernatorial election concluded with a decisive victory for Mailza Assis (PP), who was elected Governor in the second round. Assis secured 66.21% of the valid votes, defeating Senator Alan Rick (Republicanos),

Brazil National Unified Public Exam planning

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil government plans new Unified National Exam for 2027

The Brazilian Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services has announced plans to hold a third edition of the National Unified Public Exam (CNU) in the second half of 2027. The ministry estimates the selectio

Brazilian political landscape following elections

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: André Janones rejects ministerial role and expands digital strategy

Following recent elections, Brazilian political figures have reacted to the outcomes and the shifting balance of power. João Roma, president of the Liberal Party (PL) in Bahia, described the party’s performance as positi

Brazil implements gradual end of 6x1 work schedule

130 clusters · 840 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil implements gradual reduction of weekly work hours

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

Brazilian economic growth and social welfare policy debates

12 clusters · 106 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil government warns of scams and misinformation

Discussions regarding Brazilian public policy continue to focus on the intersection of long-term state stability and social participation. While sectors like tropical agriculture and bioenergy have demonstrated the benef

Brazilian judicial suspensions of local officials

2 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: TSE rules violence against women can trigger ineligibility

Brazilian judicial authorities have issued several injunctions to suspend the removal of local officials from office pending further legal review. In Goiânia, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) suspended the removal

Brazilian supplementary credit legislative processes

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Caraúbas opposition councilors block supplementary credit vote

Legislative efforts regarding supplementary credit in Brazil have been observed at both national and municipal levels. At the national level, the Brazilian National Congress has been evaluating a legislative project (P

Brazil INSS reforms, budget, and 2026 elections

113 clusters · 496 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil 2026 Elections: Lula reelected as abstention hits 20-year low

By late August 2026, the Brazilian government expanded biometric initiatives through Normative Instruction No. 213, allowing retirees without facial biometrics to authorize payroll loans via the Meu INSS app. Administrat

Brazilian legislative opposition to indigenous and forest's

7 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Brazil considers legislative proposals for land use and sustainable agriculture

Research and data from advocacy groups indicate a sustained legislative trend in the Brazilian Congress directed against indigenous rights and environmental protections. Analysis by the Missionary Indigenous Council (Cim

Brazil democratic and electoral systems

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Brazil electoral system and democratic processes

The Brazilian democratic system is structured around representative democracy and specific constitutional mechanisms for direct participation. The legislative branch operates across federal, state, and municipal levels,

Brazilian political party ideological shifts

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Political shifts seen in Portugal polls and Brazilian electoral debates

The Brazilian political landscape is experiencing ideological shifts and debates regarding party alignments. The Partido Novo has moved toward the right, adopting economic ultraliberalism and utilizing public funds for u