Supreme Federal Court

Brazil Federal Police–Supreme Court dispute

4 clusters · 40 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Attorney General Jorge Messias mediates PF and STF tensions

In late July 2026, the Federal Police (PF) confronted Supreme Court minister André Mendonça over expanded judicial oversight of Operation Sem Desconto, an investigation into alleged billions-worth fraud at the INSS. The

Legal restrictions on Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Jair Bolsonaro denied Father's Day visits by Supreme Court Justice

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is serving a sentence of over 27 years under house arrest for his role in an attempted coup d'état. His detention includes restrictions on the use of electronic devices and socia

Brazil 2026 election: Candidates register and form alliances

282 clusters · 1113 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil election candidate registration deadline set for August 15

The 2026 presidential race has entered a decisive phase as candidates formalize tickets and registration deadlines approach on August 15. President Luiz Inácio Lula has officially registered for re-election with running

Brazil 2027 budget and fiscal reforms progress

24 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil addresses parliamentary amendment constraints in budget proposals

Throughout 2026, Brazilian states and municipalities advanced their 2027 budget cycles, focusing on the Lei de Diretrizes Orçamentárias (LDO) and fiscal stability. In Amazonas, the state legislature passed 47 laws coveri

Brazil festivals, rodeos and community services

27 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil Supreme Court mandates municipal duty to protect abandoned animals

The Global Agribusiness Festival (GAFFFF) in Sorriso ran 23‑26 July, pairing a trade fair of 200+ brands with a Professional Bull Riders Grand Rodeo offering a historic R$500 000 prize pool, free concerts and a SEBRAE st

Brazilian democracy and voting controversy

3 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazilian electoral authorities defend electronic voting system integrity

In late July 2026, Supreme Court Justice Cármen Lúcia used several public events to defend Brazil’s democratic institutions and its electronic voting system. On 23 July at the Paraty literary festival, she launched a boo

Lula maintains lead in Brazil 2026 election

4 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula prepare for 2026 presidential race

Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva continues to lead over Senate candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in the 2026 Brazilian presidential race. Latest Genial/Quaest simulations place Lula at 44–46% in a hypothetical runo

Brazil debt pressure deepens for households & government

53 clusters · 315 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil public debt rises amid election financing shifts

Brazil's credit and public debt pressures have intensified through mid-2026. Public debt reached R$10.8 trillion (81.9% of GDP) in June, driven by high interest costs and Treasury bond issuances, including significant Se

Brazil legislative deadlock over presidential vetoes

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil Congress faces legislative deadlock amid presidential vetoes

The Brazilian National Congress has faced significant legislative deadlock centered on a backlog of presidential vetoes. In July 2026, Senate President Davi Alcolumbre cancelled a joint Congress session due to a lack of

Brazil gender‑based violence response

167 clusters · 630 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Lei Maria da Penha marks 20 years in Brazil amid high violence rates

In 2026, Brazil experienced a wave of high-profile gender-based attacks that spurred a series of legislative and policy measures, including tougher penalties, a national self-defence programme, the legalisation of pepper

Bolsonaro family legal and asset seizures

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Eduardo Bolsonaro's Rio apartment set for auction by Caixa

In July 2026 Brazil’s electoral court froze R$227,000 belonging to former President Jair Bolsonaro’s ex‑wife, adding to a series of financial actions against the Bolsonaro family. In August 2026 authorities moved to auct

Bolsonaro legal saga and STF visitation request

128 clusters · 705 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Alexandre de Moraes denies Father's Day visit request for Jair Bolsonaro

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) is proceeding with the coup-attempt trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven alleged collaborators. Defense testimony, including that of former Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga a

Brazil extends Desenrola Brasil debt program

4 clusters · 106 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil Extends Desenrola Brasil Debt‑Renegotiation Program

The federal government has again extended the Desenrola Brasil 2.0 consumer‑debt renegotiation programme until 31 August 2026, keeping the same terms and without new public funding. The extension follows a record 83.7 mi

Brazil judicial retirement reform

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil's CNJ abolishes compulsory retirement, adds loss of office for magistrates

In early July 2026 Brazil’s lower house approved a constitutional amendment ending compulsory retirement for judges. A month later the National Justice Council (CNJ) voted to abolish forced retirement as a disciplinary s

Mato Grosso governorship contest

7 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Podemos party outlines candidate slate for 2026 Mato Grosso elections

In early July 2026, Union Brazil and its allies debated candidate selection, with former governor Mauro Mendes, Senator Jayme Campos and Podemos leader Max Russi positioning themselves. Incumbent Governor Otaviano Pivett

Brazil legislative & judicial agenda (Aug 2026)

3 clusters · 149 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Edson Fachin defends criticism as democratic strength as Brazil's Supreme Court resumes session

The Supreme Federal Court reconvened its plenary on 3 August 2026 as scheduled. President Justice Edson Fachin reiterated that criticism within republican limits strengthens democracy and called for faster case handling,

Rio de Janeiro LGBTQ data controversy

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Rio de Janeiro addresses LGBTQ data gaps with new subsecretary

In late July 2026 the Grupo Arco‑Íris de Cidadania LGBTI+ (GAI) petitioned Rio de Janeiro’s State Civil Police and Public Ministry, asking why the 2026 Brazilian Public Security Yearbook omitted statistics on homophobic