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Missing persons reporting and national alert system in BR
4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated
Latest: Brazil Human Rights Commission approves national missing persons alert system
On July 23, São Paulo’s Secretariat of Public Security issued instructions for families to report disappearances immediately, outlining reporting processes, escalation procedures for vulnerable individuals, and the role
Brazil's misogyny bill advances, faces protests
16 clusters · 96 sources · last updated
Latest: Scientific academies urge Brazil to include misogyny in Racism Law
Following the Senate's approval of PL 896/2023, which aims to criminalize misogyny as an unbailable and imprescriptible offense comparable to racism, the bill has faced delays in the Chamber of Deputies. While the measur
2026 Pernambuco governor race: Lyra and Campos in tie
36 clusters · 140 sources · last updated
Latest: Raquel Lyra files legal action against suspected bot network in Pernambuco
Governor Raquel Lyra (PSD) and challenger João Campos (PSB) remain in a close contest for the 2026 Pernambuco governorship. A Datafolha poll released on 31 July 2026 indicates a technical tie in a simulated second-round,
Brazil STJ relevance filter implementation
4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated
Latest: Brazilian Judiciary undergoes institutional and procedural changes
In mid‑July 2026 Brazil’s lower house approved Project Law 3085/26, creating a “relevance filter” that requires petitioners to demonstrate that a special appeal to the Superior Tribunal of Justice (STJ) concerns matters
Brazilian legislative power and scheduling dynamics
2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated
Latest: Brazilian Congress begins concentrated legislative effort before elections
The Brazilian National Congress has resumed activities following a parliamentary recess, initiating a period of ‘esforço concentrado’ (concentrated effort) to address urgent matters before the October elections. Senate P
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