Superior Tribunal de Justiça

Brazil expands regulation and health responses to betting

131 clusters · 617 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Brazilian football clubs warn of impact from betting regulations

Brazil’s multi-level strategy to manage the betting boom has expanded to include new revenue redirection laws, localized prevention policies, and intensified judicial scrutiny. In July 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da

Brazil domestic violence offender re-education initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Brazil's STJ mandates re-education groups for domestic violence offenders

In Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, Brazil, the “Tempo de Superação” program has been operating since 2023 to re-educate men involved in violence against women. Through a partnership between the public sector and civil society, th

Brazil social security and benefit programs

16 clusters · 165 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: INSS releases September 2026 BPC payment schedule in Brazil

Social security and benefit administration in Brazil involves various programs, including the Microempreendedor Individual (MEI) coverage, the Pé-de-Meia student incentive, and the PIS/Pasep wage bonus. As of late August

Brazil-Argentina senior and impersonation fraud scams

15 clusters · 51 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Brazilian bank ordered to repay R$ 200,000 to elderly scam victim

Fraudulent schemes targeting seniors and vulnerable individuals in Brazil have continued to escalate through mid-September 2026. Previous incidents involved high-value thefts through impersonation, such as criminals posi

Brazil tax reform, regional debt, and fuel legislation

17 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil implements tax self-regularization to reduce litigation

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

Brazilian judicial and political developments

2 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Eduardo Bolsonaro: Brazil's Supreme Court upholds coercion conviction

Brazil has seen significant developments regarding its judicial institutions and the intersection of law and politics. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned three laws—15.498, 15.499, and 15.500—designed to rest

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Flordelis conviction upheld by Brazil's STJ

Legal rulings and intensifying mobilization in Acre

8 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Mailza Assis intensifies Acre reelection campaign mobilization

The Acre gubernatorial and Senate election campaigns continue to evolve through legal rulings, sector-specific engagements, and intensifying political mobilization. The Regional Electoral Court of Acre (TRE-AC) unanimous

Brazil 2026: Deflation, fiscal debate, and rate shifts

265 clusters · 1504 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ibovespa falls 0.41% amid fiscal concerns and election uncertainty

By mid-September 2026, Brazil’s economic landscape presents a complex mix of deflationary trends, record commodity exports, and shifting capital flows. While the economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter, recent data sh

Brazilian judicial rulings on racial injury

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil's STJ rules racial injury causes presumed moral damage

Legal proceedings regarding racial injury in Brazil have seen both specific criminal convictions and significant shifts in judicial precedent. In Curitibanos, Santa Catarina, a court convicted a woman of racial injury f

Brazil courts expand outreach and judicial services

20 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bahia Judiciary launches initiatives for religious freedom and child protection

In late August 2026, the Court of Justice of the State of Bahia (TJBA) and the Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of Bahia (MPBA) began strengthening cooperation regarding structural processes. During meetings at th

Leadership transitions in Brazilian high courts

5 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazilian judicial figures Benedito Gonçalves and Ricardo Couto in spotlight

Brazil is undergoing leadership transitions across its highest judicial bodies. Minister Luís Felipe Salomão has assumed the presidency of the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Ministe

Brazilian tax and administrative regulatory changes

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: CNJ rules ITCMD tax payment is not a prerequisite for extrajudicial inventories

Brazil is undergoing changes to its tax and administrative procedures. A major consumption tax reform has introduced the IBS and CBS taxes, aiming to simplify the system. While the reform includes zero tax rates for esse

Brazil tax reform: implementation and compliance updates

170 clusters · 538 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil tax reform introduces Split Payment and new credit rules

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

Brazilian tax reform and judicial rulings

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil's Supreme Court majority favors ITBI immunity for real estate firms

Brazil is undergoing significant shifts in its tax landscape driven by legislative reforms and judicial rulings. Following the sanctioning of Complementary Law No. 227 in January 2026, which regulated the Imposto sobre T

Brazilian judicial rulings on feminicide cases

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Flordelis: STJ upholds 50-year sentence for husband's murder

The Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) has denied a request for liberty for cardiologist João Jazbik Neto, 78, who is accused of the feminicide of physiotherapist Fabíola Marcotti in Campo Grande. Minister Rogério Schi

Brazil health insurance regulation and litigation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: STJ mandates ANS adjustment indices for false collective health plans

The regulatory and legal landscape for health insurance in Brazil is undergoing significant shifts regarding price adjustment mechanisms. The National Agency of Supplementary Health (ANS) has been studying a proposal f

Brazilian Public Defender's Office service expansion

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Roraima Public Defender's Office expands staff with five new members

Public Defender's Offices across Brazil continue to expand their service capacities and community outreach programs to support vulnerable populations. In Brasília, the Defensoria Pública do Distrito Federal (DPDF) is co

STJ rulings on PIS and Cofins tax credits

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: STJ recognizes PIS and Cofins tax credits on soybean inputs

The Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) has issued rulings expanding the ability of various industries to claim PIS and Cofins tax credits on essential inputs. In August 2026, the STJ’s 1st Chamber ruled that type A gaso

BRB and Bahia Court of Justice contract dispute

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Superior Tribunal de Justiça suspends repossession of São Paulo cinema

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has suspended a judgment concerning a contract dispute between the Court of Justice of Bahia (TJ-BA) and Banco de Brasília (BRB). The case involves a preliminary injunction to extend a con

Brazilian judicial and legal framework developments

6 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil courts issue rulings on loyalty points, tax credits, and loan interest caps

Legal developments in Brazil have focused on judicial debt management, enforcement mechanisms, and tax regulations. The Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB) has engaged with the Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ) and Caix

Brazil agribusiness credit reforms and debt crisis

33 clusters · 242 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Brazil rural debt renegotiation faces implementation hurdles

Mid‑2026 reforms expanded rural credit and launched a R$10 bn Finep‑managed innovation line for precision‑ag equipment. In July, the CMN formalised the line with a five‑year repayment horizon. Simultaneously, Resolution

Brazilian judicial rulings on health insurance

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Brazil courts rule on health insurance coverage and contract validity

Brazilian courts have issued several rulings aimed at protecting consumer rights against health insurance providers. In São Paulo, the Court of Justice (TJ-SP) addressed the issue of “false collective” plans, where corpo

Legal proceedings regarding Roberto Zampieri murder

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Colonel accused of financing Zampieri murder to be transferred to Cuiabá

A retired colonel, Etevaldo Luiz Caçadini de Vargas, is facing a jury trial scheduled for September 29 in Cuiabá. He is accused of financing the murder of lawyer Roberto Zampieri. A judge recently authorized his transfe

Brazil national identity document implementation

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: STJ limits INSS retroactive payments and approves automated benefit approvals

Brazil has begun implementing new unified identification systems. The government introduced the Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN), a national identity document that utilizes the CPF number as the sole identifier. Thi

Brazil fracking legality judicial dispute

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Brazil's STJ to rule on legality of hydraulic fracturing

Brazil’s Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) is preparing to rule on the legality of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, for oil and gas production. The judicial dispute, which has persisted for over a decade, centers on w

Brazilian criminal prosecution legal developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Legal frameworks for criminal actions and ANPP

The legal landscape regarding criminal prosecution in Brazil has been influenced by rulings concerning the Non-Prosecution Agreement (ANPP). A decision by the 5th Panel of the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (REsp 2.083.823

Legal developments involving Justice Cristiano Zanin

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Cristiano Zanin seeks accountability after data leak in Dallagnol candidacy

Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin has been involved in several significant legal developments in Brazil. In late August 2026, Zanin issued rulings concerning judicial oversight and privacy. In the context of Operação

Disciplinary proceedings against Minister Marco Buzzi

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Rio Branco official dismissed following sexual harassment conviction

The Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) voted 24 to 4 to apply the penalty of availability to Minister Marco Buzzi, including a proposal for the permanent loss of his judicial office. This disciplinary action follows alle

Brazil Nardoni prison regime legal outcome

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: STJ denies request to return Nardoni and Jatobá to prison

In July 2026, public attention to the 2008 murder of five‑year‑old Isabella Nardoni resurfaced as Brazilian TV presenter Felipeh Campos condemned a netizen defending Anna Carolina Jatobá, the convicted murderer. The crit