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Bolsonaro coup trial and related legal appeals

142 clusters · 729 sources · last updated

Latest: Alexandre de Moraes expands visitation rights for Jair Bolsonaro

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has resumed hearings in the coup-attempt trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies regarding an alleged attempt to execute a coup d’état following the 2022 elections. Recen

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Brazil expands regulation and health responses to betting

121 clusters · 567 sources · last updated

Latest: Niterói bans sports betting advertising in public spaces

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

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Brazil Novo Party 2026 Election Campaign

7 clusters · 88 sources · last updated

Latest: Romeu Zema presents campaign commitments to Christians

Following his nomination by the Novo party, Romeu Zema has expanded his 2026 presidential campaign with several controversial policy proposals. Zema, who resigned from his position as governor of Minas Gerais to run, has

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Brazil Supreme Court Indigenous and environmental disputes

6 clusters · 58 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil debates mining rights on indigenous lands

In August 2026, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) continued addressing high-profile legal disputes regarding Indigenous land rights and environmental policy. The Court reaffirmed the unconstitutionality of the “marco tempo

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Brazil 2026 election: Candidates formalize plans amid legal

292 clusters · 1151 sources · last updated

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

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Brazil tax reform rollout and impacts

49 clusters · 250 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil's Receita Federal updates ECF and EFD-Contribuições programs

Brazil’s dual-VAT reform, anchored by Complementary Laws 214/2025 and 227/2026, creates a federal CBS and a shared IBS. On 31 July 2026, the Receita Federal issued the first alphanumeric CNPJ, a 14-character identifier m

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Renan Santos presidential campaign in Brazil

3 clusters · 51 sources · last updated

Latest: Renan Santos outlines 2026 presidential platform

Renan Santos, the Missão party presidential candidate in Brazil, has introduced a platform centered on fiscal reform, security expansion, and significant shifts in national sovereignty. His early proposals included cutti

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Brazil 2026 AI Deepfake Controversy Continues

5 clusters · 164 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil electoral updates: legal challenges and AI protections

The legal dispute regarding AI-generated content in Brazilian politics intensified in August 2026. The Federação Brasil da Esperança coalition petitioned the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), arguing that TSE Resolution No

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Brazil workplace mental health regulation dispute

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil Supreme Court suspends mental health regulation fines

Brazil is navigating regulatory challenges regarding NR-1, an updated labor standard that requires companies to manage psychosocial risks, including moral harassment, stress, and excessive workloads. While the regulati

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Brazil intensifies multi-pillar anti-organized crime program

55 clusters · 229 sources · last updated

Latest: Rio de Janeiro implements new strategies to combat organized crime

The Brazilian government has significantly escalated its fight against organized crime through the “Brasil Contra o Crime Organizado” program. This initiative, backed by an R$11 billion budget, focuses on the financial a

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Brazil animal welfare and protection developments

68 clusters · 269 sources · last updated

Latest: Contran approves new Lei Seca regulations in Brazil

Brazil continues to expand its animal welfare framework through significant legislative and municipal advancements. At the federal level, the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ) has approved the ‘Estatuto dos Cães

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Brazilian judicial tensions and potential US sanctions

3 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: US government discusses new sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes

The institutional crisis within Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has intensified following the Banco Master scandal involving banker Daniel Vorcaro. Investigations into communications between Vorcaro and Minister Ale

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Brazil Zema bid deepens right-wing feud

23 clusters · 125 sources · last updated

Latest: Romeu Zema proposes job requirements for Bolsa Família beneficiaries

Romeu Zema’s presidential campaign continues to dominate Brazil’s right-wing politics. After reiterating his privatisation plan in July, Zema repeatedly condemned Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s contacts with banker Daniel Vo

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Brazilian Indigenous protests against Marco Temporal

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Indigenous protesters block BR-101 highway in Alagoas

Indigenous communities across Brazil have launched a national mobilization to protest the ‘marco temporal’ legal thesis (PEC 48/2023). This proposed constitutional amendment would limit Indigenous land claims to territor

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