National Council of Justice

Brazil election integrity and judicial reform debate

16 clusters · 63 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Brazil Congress evaluates Judiciary reforms and ethics codes

By late September 2026, legislative efforts to reform the Brazilian Judiciary and establish stricter ethical standards have intensified. In the Chamber of Deputies, Bill 2999/26, introduced by Deputy José Medeiros, propo

AI in medicine: diagnostic gains, bias, and integration

11 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Medical AI faces gap between diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes

As AI tools expand in medical practice, the focus has shifted toward balancing diagnostic potential with rigorous validation and professional adaptation. While LLMs like OpenAI’s o1 have demonstrated roughly 78% diagnost

Brazilian Bar Association judicial reform efforts

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil judicial reform targets legal aid abuse

The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) continues to contest legislative changes to the judicial system, specifically regarding the restructuring of Federal Justice fees via Bill 429/2024. While the judiciary and the Nationa

Brazil aviation regulatory updates

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Anac implements new penalties for unruly passengers in Brazil

Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has implemented new regulatory measures to address passenger conduct and operational transparency. In August 2026, ANAC introduced Resolution No. 800/2026 to combat rising i

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

185 clusters · 709 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Maria da Penha Law: Two decades of evolution in Brazil

As Brazil approaches the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is expanding its response to gender-based violence through regional, federal, and legislative actions. The law, officially renamed in Septem

Rondônia dentist sentenced for HIV transmission

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Dentist sentenced for intentional HIV transmission in Porto Velho

Jean José Dunga de Oliveira, a 41-year-old dentist in Rondônia, Brazil, was sentenced to five years and five months in prison for bodily injury after deliberately withholding his HIV-positive status from an ex-girlfriend

Brazil judicial budget and vacancy planning

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Brazil 2027 budget draft shows Judiciary personnel spending exceeds Executive estimates

The 2027 budget planning process in Brazil has begun to outline significant allocations for judicial staffing. In the state of Piauí, the Court of Justice (TJ PI) approved a budget proposal including R$ 5.66 million to f

Homelessness and social services in Rio de Janeiro

3 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Brazil initiatives expand justice and social services for homeless populations

Rio de Janeiro continues to manage a significant homeless population, ranking as the second largest in Brazil. As of May 2026, CadÚnico data indicates that the state has 35,406 registered individuals, with the capital ci

Brazil judicial and registry system modernization

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: CNJ launches automated system to monitor judicial delays

Brazil is implementing new electronic systems to enhance the transparency and efficiency of judicial processes and asset management. In mid-August, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) and the Central Bank signed an or

Brazil FIES debt discount legal dispute

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Brazil federal precatórios deadline moves to February 1

The First Chamber of Brazil’s Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) has taken up special appeals to resolve the specific deadline for granting a 1% discount on Fundo de Financiamento Estudantil (FIES) debt balances. This di

Brazil child-support payment reforms

7 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Salary account protections and child support enforcement

Following a Superior Court ruling on 28 July 2026 that overtime earnings count toward alimony, Brazil introduced the “Pix Pensão” system. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Law 15.479 on 29 July 2026, amending th