This week in Brazil
Brazil's political scene is heavily focused on the upcoming 2026 elections, marked by intense campaigning, strategic alliances, and controversial proposals, such as a presidential candidate advocating for nuclear weapons. The far-right's influence, including Flávio Bolsonaro's endorsements and concerns over "Bolsonaro risk" to democracy, remains a central theme, alongside the Superior Electoral Court's anticipated rulings on AI-generated avatars and deepfakes in campaigns. The judiciary is also navigating a "muddy war" of politics, with courts addressing campaign violations and administrative misconduct.
About Brazil
Brazil, a South American giant, captivates with its vibrant culture, vast Amazon rainforest, and extensive coastline, making it a significant global player. While its media market is large and diverse, press freedom is partly-free, with journalists facing violence, particularly in rural areas, and media ownership remaining concentrated.
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Media landscape
Brazil boasts a large and diverse media market, where the press is generally free, though journalists encounter violence, particularly in rural regions, and media ownership is notably concentrated.
For comprehensive coverage, consult major national outlets, but be mindful of regional differences and potential biases stemming from concentrated ownership.
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Haddad Calls U.S. Terrorist Designation for PCC a Minor Issue
Fernando Haddad dismissed the U.S. decision to classify Brazil’s PCC and Comando Vermelho criminal groups as terrorist organizations, saying the label matters less than the response to organized crime…
Gubernatorial candidates file plans with copied passages and references to other states
Plans filed by candidates for governor with Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court contain passages, and in some cases entire documents, previously submitted by political allies in other states, according …
Augusto Cury floods social media with influencers, surges in polls and draws rivals’ suspicion
Opening Instagram in Brazil over the past week likely meant encountering support for Augusto Cury, the writer and Avante candidate for president. Influencers posted a series of scripted videos declari…
Omissions like Renan Santos’s and errors in candidate records distort social media reach
Errors in Brazilian candidates’ social-media records are creating an uneven digital playing field, according to a survey by Folha. Some candidates failed to declare accounts they use for campaigning, …
Haddad calls US terror label for PCC and Comando Vermelho a minor issue and urges focus on fighting organized crime
Fernando Haddad says the label matters less than what Brazil does against the criminal groups behind it. In a television interview, the São Paulo gubernatorial candidate called the US decision to clas…
Alcolumbre Nominates Pacheco for TCU Seat Vacated by Bruno Dantas
Rodrigo Pacheco could move from Brazil’s Senate to the Federal Court of Accounts after Senate President Davi Alcolumbre nominated him for the seat opened by Bruno Dantas’s early departure. Alcolumbre …
Augusto Cury Can Aim No Higher Than Third Place, Even With Renan’s Votes
Renan Santos is leaving the race’s center stage, and Augusto Cury is moving into it. Yet the shift has not disturbed the election’s central divide between frontrunners Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Fl…
Electoral Prosecutor Seeks Ban on Bolsonaro Images in Campaign Material
A São Paulo electoral prosecutor has recommended barring candidate Lucas Bove from displaying Jair Bolsonaro’s image in his campaign material, arguing that it could circumvent restrictions imposed on …
Haddad Presents Forensic Report and Challenges Tarcísio Government’s Account of Driver Stop
Fernando Haddad’s campaign has challenged the São Paulo government’s account of an alleged police intimidation incident involving his driver, presenting a forensic report focused on what nearby camera…
São Paulo governor fined for campaign speech at evangelical service
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas was fined 2,000 reais for turning an evangelical church service into a platform to promote allied candidates. The São Paulo Regional Electoral Court said the spe…
São Paulo court sends back request for ‘Dark Horse’ producer’s financial data and demands police evidence
A São Paulo court has refused, for now, to authorize police access to confidential financial intelligence reports linked to the producer of “Dark Horse.” Instead, the State Guarantees Court sent the r…
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro see Cury emerging as a third option for dissatisfied, anti-system voters
Augusto Cury has moved from a marginal candidate to a potential third force in Brazil’s presidential election, according to officials working for both Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. A…
Toffoli’s suspension of part of Renan Santos’s digital campaign draws criticism at Brazil’s electoral court
A decision that blocks much of Renan Santos’s digital campaign has exposed disagreement inside Brazil’s top electoral court over whether the violation warrants such a broad measure. Supreme Court and …
Raquel Lyra Files Police Reports Over Posters Accusing Her of Killing Her Husband
Posters accusing Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra of killing her husband appeared on streets in Recife, turning a personal tragedy into a new flashpoint in the state’s election campaign. Lyra filed pol…
Moraes schedules trial of Eduardo Bolsonaro over alleged U.S. pressure campaign
The Brazilian Supreme Court is preparing to decide whether Eduardo Bolsonaro used contacts in the United States to pressure Brazil's judiciary over the criminal case against his father, former Preside…
São Paulo court orders removal of posts by Tarcísio and Nunes governments during election period
A São Paulo electoral judge ordered the state government and the city administration to take down social media posts showing public deliveries during the election advertising blackout. The preliminary…
Meta Tops Ranking of Services Sold to Candidates in First Two Weeks of Campaign
Meta has emerged as the biggest corporate earner from Brazil’s 2026 election campaign after collecting 14.3 million reais in just 15 days. The company, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, rec…
Renan Santos suggests Toffoli ruling was retaliation for criticism over Banco Master case
Brazilian presidential candidate Renan Santos said a ruling preventing him from taking part in debates and running digital campaign advertisements amounted to a “silent cancellation” of his candidacy.…
Prosecutor clears Tarcísio but says police contact with Haddad’s driver was no ‘coincidence’
São Paulo’s regional electoral prosecutor cleared Governor Tarcísio de Freitas of an alleged electoral crime, but did not dismiss concerns about how military police vehicles encountered a car used by …
TSE Judges Criticize Toffoli Decision Against Renan Santos and Call for Full-Court Debate
A decision by Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court Justice Dias Toffoli to restrict Renan Santos’s presidential campaign has triggered disagreement within the court itself. At least two judges believe th…
Brazilian Electoral Court Orders Padre Kelmon to Remove Post Accusing José Dirceu
Brazil’s electoral court ordered Padre Kelmon to remove an X post accusing former presidential chief of staff José Dirceu of ordering the destruction of electoral campaign material. The São Paulo Regi…
Nikolas Ferreira and André Janones campaign through social-media profiles not registered with Brazil’s electoral court
Nikolas Ferreira and André Janones have continued campaigning through social-media profiles that they had not identified to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court, according to the same issue involving pre…
Lawyers say TSE unlikely to reject Renan Santos' candidacy
Brazilian electoral lawyers consider it unlikely that the Superior Electoral Court, or TSE, will reject Renan Santos' presidential candidacy over his failure to declare official social-media profiles …
Fetisov Journalism Award Accepting Entries Until September 15
Journalists from around the world have until September 15 to submit work for the 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards. The competition accepts reports and series published in newspapers, magazines or digita…
Romeu Zema backs Renan Santos and attacks Brazil’s Supreme Court
Romeu Zema says he could not remain silent after Brazil’s Electoral Court suspended the campaign of fellow presidential candidate Renan Santos, despite being a rival in the 2026 election. Zema, a cand…
Brazil candidate Augusto Cury directs 96.4% of campaign spending to social media promotion
Augusto Cury has put nearly all of his declared campaign spending into social media as the psychiatrist and writer becomes the first third-way presidential candidate in Brazil to reach double digits i…
Renan Santos Calls Toffoli Ruling Persecution and Cites Minister’s Links to Banco Master
Renan Santos has denounced a court order suspending his presidential campaign, calling it illegal and politically motivated. The Missão candidate said the decision prevents him from publishing on soci…
Brazil’s AI Bill and Copyright: The Cost of Inaction
Brazil may remove the copyright chapter from its artificial intelligence bill just as governments and industries worldwide debate how AI systems should use protected works. The proposal, known as Bill…
Augusto Cury denies boosting social-media engagement with bots: ‘Let them investigate’
Augusto Cury says the sharp rise in his online following came from voters, not automated accounts. “Let them investigate. We invested around 50,000 reais. There are no bots,” he said during an appeara…
Flávio Bolsonaro’s former strategist says he left campaign over growing disconnect with political leaders
Alexandre Oltramari says his departure from Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign followed a growing disconnect between his communications team and the campaign’s political command. He left at the end of July a…
Bruno Dantas becomes first TCU minister to resign in more than 100 years
Bruno Dantas has become the first minister of Brazil’s Federal Court of Accounts, known as the TCU, to resign since the court was formally regulated 133 years ago. Dantas announced his departure on Mo…
Lula Campaign to Ask Election Court to Reconsider Suspension of Flávio Bolsonaro Ad
Lula’s campaign plans to challenge the suspension of an election advertisement that presented accusations against Flávio Bolsonaro in the form of a political résumé. The campaign’s communications secr…
São Paulo government creates system to monitor public works, targets and legislative amendments
São Paulo’s government plans to bring information on every municipality in the state into a single platform, covering public works, government targets and parliamentary amendments. The initiative, led…
Alcolumbre seeks to send Pacheco to Brazil’s audit court without a hearing and secure Senate approval by Wednesday
Davi Alcolumbre is moving to place Rodrigo Pacheco before Brazil’s Senate for approval to the Federal Court of Accounts, potentially without the confirmation hearing normally associated with such nomi…
Augusto Cury denies manipulating social media after surge in polls, calls it a “silent revolution”
Augusto Cury’s support has jumped from 2% to 11% in the first round of the BTG/Nexus poll, a nine-point rise that has put the Avante presidential candidate under scrutiny. Cury welcomed the result, bu…
Caiado and Renan Take Indirect Shots at Cury’s Inexperience and “Depoliticized Voters”
Augusto Cury’s nine-point rise in the latest BTG/Nexus poll has drawn contrasting responses from two presidential contenders. Renan Santos attacked what he described as Cury’s appeal to “depoliticized…
Lula Allies See Voters’ Concerns Over Prices and Debt as Bigger Election Risk Than Son’s Allegations
Privately, allies of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are said to be more worried about voters’ views of prices and debt than about allegations involving one of his sons. The allies believe economi…
Bruno Dantas formally announces early departure from Brazil’s federal audit court
Bruno Dantas has formally asked to leave Brazil’s Federal Court of Accounts ahead of schedule, giving up a position he could otherwise have held until 2053, when he turns 75. In a statement, Dantas sa…
X cites gaps in TSE rule on removing candidates from recommendation algorithms and calls for suspension
X has challenged a rule from Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court that governs how social networks recommend content during election campaigns. The rule requires platforms to remove profiles declared by …
Damares sues Lula minister over CGU video seen as signaling vote for 13
A government video showing a voter signaling the number 13 has moved from an election dispute into the courts. Senator Damares Alves of the Republicanos party filed a public-interest lawsuit in Brazil…
Brasília seeks political pacts amid fear of scandals
Brasília is turning to unusual political agreements as fear of scandals influences relations among the country’s institutions. The arrangements fall outside the constitutional design of autonomous har…
Lula holds narrow lead over Flávio Bolsonaro in possible 2026 runoff, BTG/Nexus poll shows
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro remain virtually tied in a possible second round of Brazil’s October presidential election, according to a BTG/Nexus poll released on A…
Brazil’s Electoral Court Suspends Lula Campaign Advertisement Listing Allegations Against Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil’s electoral court suspended a campaign advertisement that portrayed Flávio Bolsonaro through a series of criminal allegations, saying the message went beyond acceptable political criticism. Est…
Brazil’s electoral court suspends Lula campaign ad linking Flávio Bolsonaro to corruption cases
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has stopped the broadcast of a Lula campaign advertisement that accused Senator Flávio Bolsonaro of involvement with criminal organizations. Justice Estela Aranha iss…
Flávio Bolsonaro Avoids Saying How He Would Vote on Six-Day Workweek Proposal
Flávio Bolsonaro avoided saying how he would vote on a proposal to end Brazil's six-day workweek, while presenting worker choice as his alternative to the measure supported by President Luiz Inácio Lu…
Gas leak sparks fire at TSE chief Nunes Marques’ home in Brasília; no one hurt
A gas leak caused a fire at the Brasília home of Kassio Nunes Marques, president of Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court, on Sunday night. No one was injured. The Federal District Fire Department receive…
Gas leak causes fire at home of TSE president Kassio Nunes Marques
A gas leak caused a fire at the Brasília home of Kassio Nunes Marques, president of Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court, but nobody was injured. Marques was at the house in Lago Sul, an affluent distric…
Missão tells Toffoli that decision delaying Renan Santos candidacy ruling is ‘null’
Brazil’s Missão party has challenged Justice Dias Toffoli’s decision to remove Renan Santos’s presidential candidacy from the Superior Electoral Court’s agenda, calling the decision “null.” Toffoli po…
Lula invites business leaders and bankers to dinner after Flávio meets market executives
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is turning to bankers and business leaders as he tries to reassure sectors that have traditionally kept their distance from Brazil’s Workers’ Party. The president invited exe…
If reelected, what would make Lula change course on economic policy?
Brazil’s presidential campaign has unexpectedly put the economy at the center of debate, driven by right-wing candidates attacking weaknesses in President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration an…
PSDB in São Paulo to allocate half of electoral fund to female candidates for first time
The PSDB’s São Paulo branch says it will take an unusual step in Brazil’s 2026 elections: half of its electoral fund will go to women candidates. The party describes the decision as unprecedented, whi…
The Bolsonaro 2.0 risk? Brazil’s democracy may be stronger than feared
The prospect of Flávio Bolsonaro winning Brazil’s presidency has revived fears that the country could face another serious threat to democracy. The concern rests partly on the memory of 2022, when som…
Brazil’s Federal Police Probe Alleged Hate Office Linked to Pernambuco Governor
Brazil’s Federal Police are investigating whether a so-called “hate office” linked to Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra operated a coordinated online network against political opponents. The inquiry rep…
Marina Silva’s Running Mate Organizes Union Meetings to Mobilize Support for Former Environment Minister
Antonio Neto is turning Marina Silva’s Senate campaign into a project for organizing the labor movement, with 10 regional meetings planned across the state. Neto, a union leader from the PDT, serves a…
Flávio Bolsonaro Renounces Fiscal Adjustment; Right-Wing May Defend Democracy
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has publicly rejected the fiscal adjustments sought by the market, asserting his intention to increase the minimum wage and maintain social pr…
Lula praises wife Janja, vows to end 6x1 work shift at women's rally amid party protest
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) addressed a gathering of female voters in Belo Horizonte, underscoring the critical role of women in politics and pledging to eliminate the 6x1 work schedule a…
Brazil Election: Lula Positions as Fighter Against Powerful, Flávio Bolsonaro Courts Female Voters
President Lula, campaigning for re-election, launched his first television program by portraying himself as a leader who confronts powerful elites and entrenched systems of privilege. "Lula is the onl…
Lula attacks 'worst of the Bolsonaros' in radio debut; senator focuses on economy and family
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his radio campaign advertising by defending his government's legacy and launching sharp attacks against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, whom he labeled 'the wors…
Brazilian presidential campaign kicks off with attacks between Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazil's free presidential campaign on the radio launched Saturday, with the initial broadcasts dominated by sharp exchanges between leading candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, of the…
São Paulo Police Collect DNA to Locate Missing Persons
In a compassionate initiative aimed at bringing closure to families, the civil and scientific police of São Paulo are organizing a special DNA sample collection event. This effort is specifically desi…
Bolsonaristas eye Flávio Bolsonaro's dinner guest with suspicion due to past Lula ties
A dinner aimed at fostering ties between Flávio Bolsonaro and the financial sector has become a point of contention, with some supporters of the Bolsonaro movement expressing distrust towards one of i…
Flávio Bolsonaro Presents 'Moderate' Image on TV, Dodging Key Questions
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro recently appeared on TV Globo, adopting a carefully crafted persona that sought to distinguish him from the more confrontational styles of his father, Jair Bolsonaro, and his …
Flávio Bolsonaro announces Claudio Lottenberg as Health Minister in potential government
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has announced that Dr. Claudio Lottenberg will be his choice for Health Minister should he win the upcoming election. The declaration was made during a televise…
Flávio Bolsonaro Mimics Father, Brings Written Notes to Globo Interview
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, currently a presidential candidate for the Liberal Party (PL), employed a tactic reminiscent of his father's past campaigns during a recent interview with Globo. Bolsonaro wa…
One Candidate Attends Governorship Debate in Minas Gerais Amidst Rival Boycott
In a striking display of electoral politics, only one candidate, Gabriel Azevedo of the MDB party, appeared for a scheduled debate for the Minas Gerais governorship. The event, organized by TV Horizon…
Flávio Bolsonaro mimics father's 'cheat sheet' tactic in TV interview
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro followed in his father's footsteps during a Friday interview with TV Globo, employing a tactic Jair Bolsonaro used during his own presidential campaigns: writin…
Court orders removal of posts falsely linking Haddad to attack on Luciano Hang
The São Paulo Regional Electoral Court (TRE-SP) has mandated the removal of posts circulating on the social media platform X that falsely associate gubernatorial candidate Fernando Haddad with a fabri…
Flávio Bolsonaro meets with bankers and businessmen in São Paulo
Flávio Bolsonaro met with prominent businessmen and bankers in São Paulo on Thursday to outline his government's plans. He was accompanied by Daniella Marques, the campaign's economics coordinator and…
Brazilian court proposes dismissal of former Lava Jato judge over alleged champagne theft
Brazil's Regional Federal Court of the 4th Region (TRF-4) has initiated proceedings that could lead to the dismissal of federal judge Eduardo Appio. Appio, who gained national attention in 2023 for ov…
Brazil's STF Justice Mendonça Sees No Truce with Federal Police in Lulinha Case; Fachin Seeks to Avert Crisis
Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister André Mendonça has signaled to his staff that he sees no path toward a truce with the Federal Police concerning the ongoing investigations into businessman Fábio L…
Supporters Use Same Arguments on Photos of Lula With Lobbyist and Flávio Bolsonaro With Sicario
Supporters of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro have resurfaced photographs of the politician with a businesswoman, Roberta Luchsinger. This move follows President Lula's assertion in a TV Globo interview that…
Brazil's Lula laments interview focus on probes, not proposals
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva voiced his disappointment following a recent interview with TV Globo, a series of questionings for presidential candidates. While acknowledging the profes…
Lula aims for first-round win in Bahia campaign rally
Salvador – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his first campaign event in Bahia on Friday, a state where the majority of voters typically support the Workers' Party (PT) candidate. The rally…
Brazilian Federal Judges Association defends fee fund, says measure expands access to justice
The Federal Judges Association (Ajufe) met with Justice Minister Wellington Silva to present arguments in defense of the Special Fund of the Federal Justice (Fejufe), commonly known as the Fee Fund. T…
Brazilian Navy officers and civilians convicted for bribes and fraud in naval base tenders
Brazil's Superior Military Court has upheld the conviction of two Navy officers and four civilians implicated in alleged irregularities and bribery concerning tenders for the São Pedro da Aldeia Naval…
Flávio Bolsonaro's TV Globo Interview Scheduled After Electoral Program, Differing from Other Candidates
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is set to participate in a live interview on TV Globo this Friday, August 28, at 9:30 PM. This timing places his interview after the mandatory free electoral advertising perio…
Lula campaigns in Bahia, avoids questions on son's government actions
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva engaged in a campaign event in Salvador, Bahia, alongside Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues, who is seeking re-election. The event, initially slated to include a joint in…
Michelle Bolsonaro highlights humble beginnings in campaign ad
Michelle Bolsonaro, the former first lady, is making her political debut as a candidate for the Federal Senate, seeking to connect with voters by recounting her humble beginnings. In a campaign jingle…
Lawmakers use end of 6x1 work shift as campaign fodder
The political urgency surrounding the end of the 6x1 work shift has spilled into Brazil's election campaigns, with lawmakers seeking to capitalize on the issue for electoral gain. Deputies who spearhe…
Lula Outshines Flávio Bolsonaro in Early Election Ads
President Lula has emerged as a more prominent figure than Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the initial broadcasts of Brazil's free electoral advertising on television. The programs, which commenced Friday…
Aécio Neves Reverses Stance, Confirms Senate Candidacy for Minas Gerais
Aécio Neves, the federal deputy and national president of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), has reversed his earlier decision and confirmed his candidacy for the Senate representing the sta…
Brazil's TSE demands X explain candidate filter flaws
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is demanding answers from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, regarding its system for filtering recommended content for candidates. Ministe…
Active Air Force Major Defeats Múcio and Valdemar, Registers Candidacy for Federal Deputy
A major in the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has overcome an attempt by high-profile political figures to block his candidacy for federal deputy. Emmanuel Novaes, who is still active in the FAB, successfu…
Ronaldo Caiado walks a tightrope between his past and Bolsonaro's shadow
Ronaldo Caiado presents a political paradox: while his personal history and political stance do not align him with Bolsonarismo, his campaign declarations echo its rhetoric. This dual approach hinges …
Student beaten at UFRJ for wearing band t-shirt sparks debate on intolerance
An incident at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where a student was assaulted for wearing a t-shirt of the English neo-folk band Death in June, has drawn sharp criticism and sparked a …
Judicial reform could boost Brazil's competitiveness
While tax, administrative, and political reforms are frequently discussed as essential for improving Brazil's business environment, the modernization of the Judiciary represents an equally strategic, …
São Paulo Election: Tarcísio Highlights Disaster Response, Haddad Criticizes Rival's Management
In the opening salvo of São Paulo's gubernatorial election advertising, incumbent Tarcísio de Freitas opted for an emotional narrative, focusing on his administration's response to the devastating 202…
Presidential candidate Cury backs taxing big tech, vows to sue Zuckerberg
Augusto Cury, a presidential candidate for Brazil's Avante party in 2026, has called for significantly higher taxes on major technology companies. He stated his intention to hold executives, including…
Brazil's TCU Minister Bruno Dantas resigns, paving way for Pacheco
Brazil's Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) is set to see a significant change as Minister Bruno Dantas has announced his decision to resign. Dantas, who would not be required to step down until 2053 b…
Brazil's STF Justice Dino: Judicial overreach undesirable, but court must not retreat
Flávio Dino, a Justice on Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF), acknowledged on Friday that the judiciary's "ultraprotagonismo", or overreach, is not ideal. However, he firmly defended the court's rol…
Brazil's Federal Police chief: Force acts without bias
Brazil's Federal Police Director-General Andrei Rodrigues emphasized the force's commitment to autonomous and unbiased operations. Speaking at a ceremony for newly trained federal officers in Brasília…
Brazil's Supreme Court justices emerge as key rivals in internal court divisions
Two Brazilian Supreme Court justices, Flávio Dino and André Mendonça, have become central figures in the court's internal divisions, largely due to their oversight of investigations into the film "Dar…
Betnacional Holding, Which Moved R$ 5 Billion in 2025, Targeted by Federal Prosecutor's Office for Tax Evasion
Brazilian authorities have launched a major investigation into the NSX business group, a prominent operator of sports betting platforms including Betnacional, Mr. Jackbet, and PagBet. Dubbed 'Operatio…
São Paulo Police Officers Targeted in Operation Over Alleged Bribes
An operation dubbed "Merx" has targeted civil police officers in São Paulo suspected of operating a scheme to receive bribes in exchange for not seizing smuggled cargo. The operation, launched by the …
Lula's Use of 'Pilantra' to Describe Lobbyist Surprises Campaign Aides
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's use of the word "pilantra", a strong Portuguese term often translated as scoundrel, trickster, or swindler, to describe lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger during a recen…
Lula's Lobbiest Has Photos With President, Contradicting His Statement
Photographic evidence has emerged showing lobbyist and businesswoman Roberta Luchsinger with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, directly contradicting his recent assertion that he had neve…
Lula denies knowing lobbyist pictured with him, despite social media photos
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asserted during a televised interview that he does not know lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger, describing her as someone who has never been close to him. Luchsinger is kn…
Brazil court bars ex-governor Garotinho from public funds, free airtime
The Regional Electoral Court of Rio de Janeiro (TRE-RJ) has unanimously decided to prohibit former governor Anthony Garotinho from accessing public resources in the 2026 elections. This includes funds…
Poll Shows Arthur Henrique Leading Roraima Governor Race with 60%
Arthur Henrique of the Liberal Party (PL) is leading the gubernatorial race in Roraima with a significant 60% of voter intentions, according to a new poll by Quaest released Thursday. This marks a str…
Poll shows incumbent Ricardo Ferraço leading in Espírito Santo governor race
Current governor Ricardo Ferraço is leading the race for the Espírito Santo state government, according to the latest poll from Quaest released on Thursday. Ferraço, who assumed office in April follow…