Senate of Brazil

2026 Brazilian presidential runoff intensifies

61 clusters · 2083 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Brazil markets react to election uncertainty and labor law changes

The 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff between Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains highly competitive as the October 25 election approaches. Polling continues to show a narrow margin; a Quaest

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Latest: Brazil Senate debates reducing criminal age of responsibility

Brazil Senate Prepares to Vote on Public Security PEC

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Latest: Brazilian Senate to vote on Public Security PEC

The Brazilian Senate is preparing to vote on the Public Security Constitutional Amendment (PEC), a priority for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration. The proposal seeks to incorporate the Unified Public S

Brazil expands critical minerals policy and exploration

73 clusters · 307 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Power Minerals finds high-grade rare earth deposits in Poços de Caldas

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

Brazil Senate approves end of 6x1 work schedule

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Latest: Brazil Senate approves reduction of work week to 40 hours

The Brazilian Senate has approved Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) 221/2019, effectively ending the ‘6x1’ work schedule. The measure passed in two rounds of voting with 75 votes in favor and only one dissenting vo

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

189 clusters · 714 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Botucatu hosts mobile unit for women victims of violence

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

Brazil tightens Pix rules and advances Drex and crypto laws

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Latest: Banco Central do Brasil updates crypto foreign exchange rules

Following a June 2026 breach of the Maranhão civil-police database, Brazil’s Central Bank has implemented a multi-stage regulatory overhaul to combat fraud in instant payments and cryptocurrency transactions. For the Pix

Brazil election integrity and judicial reform debate

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Latest: Brazilian Senate manages labor reforms and leadership ambitions

The debate over judicial reform and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has intensified following the first round of the 2026 presidential election. With Flávio Bolsonaro leading at 47.03%, the upcoming presidential transiti

Brazilian electoral campaigns and 2026 election outlook

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Latest: Brazil election data shows high campaign spending per vote

The Brazilian electoral landscape is being shaped by political alliances, demographic shifts, and intensifying investigations into electoral crimes. As the 2026 cycle progresses, the Senate faces a significant renewal, w

Brazil tax reform, regional debt, and hydrogen policy

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Latest: Campo Grande and Cuiabá offer tax debt relief programs

By late 2026, Brazil’s fiscal and energy landscapes are shaped by systemic tax reform, regional debt management, and new sustainable energy frameworks. The national tax reform aims to replace current levies like ICMS and

Brazil Executive-Legislative political reconciliation

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Latest: Brazil implements new policy to industrialize critical mineral production

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reached a legislative agreement with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre and Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta to prioritize a concentrated agenda for late August and early Sep

Mato Grosso tax reform implementation challenges

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Latest: Zé Medeiros warns tax reform threatens Mato Grosso

Discussions regarding Brazil’s Tax Reform have highlighted potential challenges for the state of Mato Grosso. Finance Secretary Fábio Pimenta noted that the reform has entered a phase of building regulatory norms and ope

Michelle Bolsonaro elected to Senate; begins campaign tour

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Latest: Michelle Bolsonaro begins campaign tour in Amazonas

Michelle Bolsonaro has been elected to the Senate for the Distrito Federal following the 2026 elections, securing her first mandate with approximately 29% of the valid votes. Bia Kicis (PL) was also elected alongside her

Brazil expands credit for infrastructure and green energy

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Latest: Brazil advances legal reforms for concessions and PPPs

The Brazilian Senate and Ministry of Finance continue to authorize significant credit operations to fund national and subnational infrastructure, focusing on urban mobility, sanitation, and the energy transition. Recent

Brazilian Senate leadership and procedural disputes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Guilherme Derrite opposes Alcolumbre for Senate presidency

The Brazilian Senate is facing internal scrutiny regarding its leadership and procedural transparency. Under President Davi Alcolumbre, critics have raised concerns about the use of the Access to Information Law to restr

Brazil's Liberal Party targets STF ministers and judicial改革

4 clusters · 119 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Brazil Congress shifts conservative as PL targets STF ministers

Following the 2026 elections, the Liberal Party (PL) has signaled a rejection of potential political compromises with the Supreme Federal Court (STF), opting instead for direct confrontation. The party, which will hold a

Brazilian reinsurance tax reform and rural insurance updates

7 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Brazil enacts new legal framework for rural insurance

The Brazilian reinsurance and agricultural insurance sectors are undergoing significant legislative transformations. Following the Senate's approval of Bill PL 3.540/2026, shares of IRB Brasil Re rose as the market react

Brazilian legislative action on sexual violence protocols

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Latest: Brazilian legislators advocate for regional education and healthcare improvements

The Brazilian Senate approved legislation, PL 2.525/2024, to establish a unified protocol for the care of victims of rape and other forms of violence against women, children, adolescents, and vulnerable individuals. Th

Rodrigo Pacheco appointment to the TCU

2 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Rodrigo Pacheco assumes position as TCU minister

Rodrigo Pacheco, a former President of the Brazilian Senate and criminal lawyer, has transitioned to a new role as a minister of the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU). In early September, the Brazilian Congress approved P

Brazil fuel fraud and petroleum crime legislation

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Latest: Brazil Bill proposes mandatory capacity markings on fuel containers

Authorities in Brazil have identified systemic fuel fraud and adulteration linked to organized crime. Experts from the Instituto Combustível Legal have noted that criminal involvement extends beyond gas stations to inclu

Brazil 2026 election: Candidates formalize plans amid legal

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Latest: Lulinha investigation reveals luxury trip and embassy assistance

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

Brazil Supreme Court impeachment controversy

9 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Alexandre de Moraes faces legal petitions and university disciplinary requests

The political crisis surrounding Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has intensified as presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro escalates his rhetoric. During a visit to imprisoned former aide Filipe Martins in Par

Brazilian Senate visitor log legal dispute

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Latest: Supreme Court Minister Fux orders Senate to disclose visitor records

A legal dispute has emerged regarding access to the Brazilian Senate’s entry and exit logs. The lawsuit, filed by Curitiba Councilman Guilherme Kilter, seeks to determine if several individuals—including Viviane Barci de

Revocation of Cristópolis National Forest status

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Bahia's Cristópolis National Forest extinguished by new law

The legal status of the Cristópolis National Forest in western Bahia has been resolved following the discovery of significant errors in its 2001 creation. The Brazilian Senate initially approved Bill 1.663/2022 to revoke

Employment and inclusion initiatives in Brazil

4 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Brazil marks National Day of Struggle for Persons with Disabilities

As Brazil observes the National Day of Struggle for Persons with Disabilities on September 21 and the ‘Setembro Verde’ (Green September) awareness period, legislative, social, and judicial initiatives are intensifying to

59th Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro

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Latest: André Novais Oliveira wins top prize at Festival de Brasília

The 59th Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro highlighted technological advancements and diverse storytelling, featuring a virtual reality showcase titled ‘Realidade Virtual: Imersão em Persona’ and animated works l