Senate of Brazil

Brazil Supreme Court impeachment controversy

5 clusters · 85 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Flávio Bolsonaro demands investigation into Justice Alexandre de Moraes

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

Brazil election integrity and judicial reform debate

12 clusters · 31 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Brazil deputies propose fixed terms for Supreme Court ministers

By late July 2026, political commentators warned that many Brazilians had lost trust in politics because of scandals, broken promises and personal power struggles, leading some to abandon voting. They argued that such di

Brazil tax reform, regional debt, and fuel legislation

16 clusters · 138 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Olinda launches Refis 2026 tax debt regularization program

By September 2026, Brazil’s fiscal landscape is defined by systemic tax reform, regional debt management, and new frameworks for sustainable energy. The national tax reform aims to replace current levies like ICMS and IS

Brazil data center market growth and regulatory updates

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Brazil advances digital sovereignty and data center incentives

The Brazilian data center market is poised for significant expansion, driven by digitalization and artificial intelligence. Industry experts project annual growth exceeding 10% through 2030. However, the sector faces hig

Brazil tightens Pix rules and advances Drex and crypto laws

17 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil crypto market faces shakeout under new central bank 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 advances mineral policy and attracts major investment

65 clusters · 253 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Flávio Bolsonaro proposal targets Rockbridge Network for rare earths deal

Brazil is accelerating its critical minerals strategy to transition from a raw-material exporter to a high-value industrial hub. The Brazilian Senate has approved Bill 2,780/2024, establishing a National Policy for Criti

Brazilian electoral campaigns and 2026 election outlook

9 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil 2026 elections: Polling and campaign finance updates

The Brazilian electoral landscape is being shaped by political alliances, disputes over the distribution of the Electoral Fund, and preparations for the 2026 elections. In the state of Acre, municipal leaders are playing

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

185 clusters · 709 sources · last updated 2 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

2026 Brazilian presidential election campaign

22 clusters · 601 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro tied in polls as Brazilian election nears

The 2026 Brazilian presidential election remains highly competitive, characterized by intense polarization and legal controversies. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has intensified attacks on Senator Flávio Bolsonaro,

Senate advances proposal to end 6x1 work schedule

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Latest: Brazil Senate advances proposal to end 6x1 work schedule

The legislative movement regarding the 6x1 work schedule amendment (PEC 221/2019) remains a central point of contention in Brazil. The proposal, which passed the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), seeks to reduce

Brazil sanctions import tax exemptions for small purchases

11 clusters · 304 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil President Lula sanctions end of import tax on purchases up to US$ 50

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned Law 15.502 (originating from Conversion Bill 13 of 2026), which eliminates the 20% federal import tax on international postal purchases valued at up to US$ 50. This meas

Brazil expands credit for infrastructure and green energy

6 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil approves bill to modernize concessions and infrastructure

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 reinsurance tax reform and rural insurance updates

5 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Legislative reforms and regional developments

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 rea

Minas Gerais election developments

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Minas Gerais political alliance seeks to block right-wing Senate candidates

The gubernatorial and legislative elections in Minas Gerais have entered a phase of strategic planning and political maneuvering. Candidates for governor have submitted official government plans, with a significant focu

Investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva

2 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Federal Police report reveals internal division over Lula's son

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has faced scrutiny regarding a Federal Police investigation into his eldest son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, and former chief of staff Marco Aurélio Santana Ribeiro. The investigation in

Michelle Bolsonaro launches Senate campaign in Federal Dist

4 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Michelle Bolsonaro and Bia Kicis organize charity drive in Distrito Federal

Michelle Bolsonaro has officially launched her electoral campaign for the Senate in the Federal District. Describing her candidacy as a “mission” entrusted to her by former President Jair Bolsonaro, she debuted her campa

Brazil fuel fraud and petroleum crime legislation

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Brazil Senate approves harsher penalties for fuel and petroleum theft

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 Executive-Legislative political reconciliation

6 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Brazil Senate approves critical minerals policy with R$ 7 billion in incentives

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

Brazil international cooperation agreement developments

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Brazil advances international agreements with Croatia and Guyana

Brazil is advancing several international cooperation agreements through its legislative processes. The Foreign Relations and National Defense Commission initially reviewed a defense cooperation agreement with Guyana, wh

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Brazil Senate reviews bill to ban energy drink sales to minors

Brazilian criminal justice reform proposals

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Janaina Riva proposes life imprisonment and new funding for Brazil's prison system

Brazilian legislators and political candidates are advancing various proposals to reform the nation’s criminal justice and public security systems. Initial legislative efforts, such as those introduced by Federal Deputy

Brazilian impeachment politics and legislative reform

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Brazilian Senate stalls update to 1950 Impeachment Law

The political landscape in Brazil remains shaped by the legacy of the 2016 impeachment of Dilma Rousseff. Ten years after the Senate convicted Rousseff on allegations of fiscal irregularities, known as “pedaladas fiscais

Brazilian Senate veterinarian death after dog attack

3 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Federal Police investigate veterinarian's death after Senate dog attack

Vitória Valle de Oliveira Pinha, a 36-year-old outsourced veterinarian, died following an attack by a Belgian Malinois at the Brazilian Senate Federal's kennel in Brasília. The incident occurred on the morning of Tuesda

Brazil 2026 election: Candidates formalize plans amid legal

292 clusters · 1151 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Roberta Luchsinger faces influence peddling probe and debt lawsuits

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

Brazilian legislative and public security reforms

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Brazil Senate to analyze Public Security PEC next week

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies continues to review several legislative proposals. The reform of the Brazilian Traffic Code (Bill 8.085/14), reported by Deputy Aureo Ribeiro, is facing delays in the special commission

Brazilian industrial sector economic and labor advocacy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: CNI opposes voting on working hour reductions during election period

The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) and various state industrial federations have initiated efforts to bolster Brazilian industrial competitiveness. In Brasília, leadership established an economic agenda for 202

Legal dispute over Senator Romário's salary garnishment

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Senator Romário returns salary to Brazilian treasury

The Court of Justice of São Paulo upheld a ruling to garnish 30% of Senator Romário’s monthly salary to satisfy a moral-damage indemnity owed to former CBF president Marco Polo Del Nero. The debt, totaling approximately

Margareth Buzetti political debate on feminicide laws

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Margareth Buzetti calls protection of women a civic obligation

Senate candidate Margareth Buzetti has engaged in political debate regarding gender-based violence and legislative protections for women in Brazil. Buzetti criticized fellow candidate Antônio Galvan for comments that qu