Senate of Brazil

Brazil tax reform: implementation and compliance updates

193 clusters · 593 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Brazil: New national system for service tax invoices

Brazil’s transition to a destination-based dual Value Added Tax (IVA) system is advancing through technical and regulatory refinements. The system, comprising the federal CBS and the state/municipal IBS, is set to begin

Brazil tightens Pix rules and advances Drex and crypto laws

25 clusters · 93 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Brazil implements new cryptocurrency regulatory framework

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 Executive-Legislative political reconciliation

13 clusters · 151 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Brazil's Chamber of Deputies to debate National Policy for Strategic Minerals

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 agribusiness: Production growth vs. climate and legal

35 clusters · 298 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil Senate approves financial aid for agriculture and transport

Brazil's agribusiness sector continues to navigate a landscape of rising physical output alongside persistent financial and climatic pressures. Data from IBGE indicates that agricultural production reached R$ 927.2 billi

Brazil expands critical minerals policy and exploration

77 clusters · 310 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil focuses on strategic mineral processing and governance

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 expands response to gender-based violence

191 clusters · 720 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil initiatives expand support for women facing violence

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation faces a surge in gender-based violence. In 2025, Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides, a figure that has remained a record high for four consecutive y

Brazilian legislative economic and labor reforms

7 clusters · 156 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil announces Prospera MEI program for small entrepreneurs

The Brazilian legislature has advanced several measures focused on economic stimulation, labor adjustments, and microentrepreneur support. On October 14, the Industry, Commerce, and Services Commission of the Chamber of

Political shifts and identity politics in Brazil

13 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazilian democracy shifts toward social media and grassroots mobilization

Brazil continues to serve as a political and electoral laboratory for Latin American trends, particularly regarding the rise of far-right movements. These movements are increasingly bolstered by digital manipulation and

Brazil implements gradual end of 6x1 work schedule

129 clusters · 837 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Government and INSS issue alerts against disinformation

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

Brazil 2026 election: Lula family under legal scrutiny

301 clusters · 1161 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil Public Security Commission invites lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as legal investigations into President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s son, Fábio Luís ‘Lulinha’ da Silva, deepen. Federal Police are investigating suspected influence ped

Lula re-elected in 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff

78 clusters · 2535 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Lula expands vote share in Alagoas and Canaã dos Carajás

As of October 28, 2026, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured re-election as President of Brazil, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a highly polarized runoff. The final count shows Lula receiving 51.79% of valid vote

Brazilian political leadership and institutional cooperation

2 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Lula negotiates with Alcolumbre and Motta to strengthen government base

Following his reelection, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has intensified efforts to secure governability through strategic alliances with congressional leadership. Recent meetings at the Alvorada Palace with House S

Brazilian legislative debate on criminal responsibility age

4 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil political candidates debate lowering criminal age of responsibility

The legislative debate in the Brazilian Senate regarding the Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) remains stalled. While President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has shifted his stance to support reducing t

Brazilian Senate leadership and post-election stability

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Legislative leaders call for peace following presidential elections

Senate President Davi Alcolumbre is intensifying efforts to secure re-election to the leadership of the Brazilian Senate for 2027. His campaign faces a challenge from the Liberal Party (PL), which has nominated Senator R

Brazil tax reform, regional debt, and energy policy

24 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazilian states 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 election integrity and judicial reform debate

30 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazilian Supreme Court ministers face political pressure

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 transition is expecte

Mato Grosso tax reform implementation challenges

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Mato Grosso faces fiscal challenges amid tax reform and livestock growth

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

Lula administration goals and 2026 election dynamics

6 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Lula campaigns in Minas Gerais and celebrates end of 6x1 work schedule

As the presidential second round between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro approaches, political leaders and labor organizations are intensifying mobilization efforts. In Bahia, Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues a

Legislative impasse in Brazil over Public Security PEC

2 clusters · 115 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Brazil Senate delays Public Security PEC over criminal age debate

The legislative process for the Public Security Constitutional Amendment (PEC 18/2025) in Brazil has reached an impasse. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre removed the proposal from the voting agenda on October 15 to avoid

Brazilian electoral campaigns and 2026 election outlook

12 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 18 days ago

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

Michelle Bolsonaro elected to Senate; begins campaign tour

10 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 22 days ago

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

7 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 23 days ago

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 24 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 26 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 26 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

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 30 days ago

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