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During the 2026 election cycle in Brazil, political parties faced significant financial and regulatory challenges. In São Paulo, PSDB candidates reported a severe shortage of campaign funds, with state president Paulo Serra noting the branch received only about 60% of expected resources due to a labor lawsuit. Following the elections, several parties and federations failed to meet the performance clause (cláusula de barreira) requirements established by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). Consequently, these groups will lose access to the Party Fund and free radio and television advertising time starting in 2027. The PSOL/Rede federation narrowly missed the requirement, falling short in Espírito Santo by just 185 votes. Other groups failing to meet the criteria include the PDT, Avante, Missão, and the PRD/Solidariedade federation. In contrast, the Novo party successfully met the requirements. The election results 2026 elections have significantly altered the composition of reshaped the Brazilian National Congress. Congress for the 2027–2030 legislature. The Liberal Party (PL) emerged as the dominant force, expanding its presence securing 121 seats in both the Chamber of Deputies and a projected 28 seats in the Senate. In Senate, making it the Chamber, largest party in both houses since 1988. This new composition creates a complex landscape for the PL gained 23 seats to reach 121 deputies, presidency. A re-elected Lula would face a right-leaning Senate, while the Workers' Party (PT) and Novo also saw growth. Conversely, traditional a Flávio Bolsonaro presidency would benefit from a strong right-wing base but would still need to manage coalitions with parties such as PSD, União Brasil, União-PP and PSDB experienced notable losses, with Cidadania losing all its representation in the Chamber. In the Senate, the PL maintains the largest caucus with 28 senators, while the PSD saw a decline of nine seats. Recent developments show that to achieve majorities. Key legislative priorities for the 2026 elections also impacted demographic representation, with a decrease in upcoming term include discussions on implementing Tax Reform, potential changes to the number functions of Black and mixed-race (preto or pardo) deputies in the federal Chamber Supreme Federal Court (STF), and state assemblies. Additionally, the National Congress is currently processing 57 Proposed Amendments to the Constitution (PECs) regarding executive mandates. These include proposals to abolish reelection for executive positions end presidential re-election. Additionally, environmental studies indicate that a majority of the new legislators show low convergence with environmental and extend mandate lengths to either five or six years. climate protection agendas.