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The Big Picture Brazil Explained 2026 for Newcomers on Politics and Economy Economy, politics, society and daily life — the whole country in one essential read.Brazil's runoff on 25 October pits Flávio Bolsonaro against Lula. Here is what each result could mean for US investors in ADRs, the real and bonds.
The Exército do Lula case explained: how a pro-Lula WhatsApp channel put Meta's own election pledge...
Kássio Nunes Marques, a Bolsonaro appointee to Brazil's Supreme Court, runs the 25 October runoff as...
Brazil services explained: the free SUS, private health plans, public and private schools, universities and what...
Brazil published a decree on 13 October creating a national programme to block prison cell phones, 12 days...
Flávio Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he will vote to end Brazil's 6x1 work week, reversing months of criticism...
A Futura poll released Tuesday gives Flávio Bolsonaro 51.8% of valid votes against 48.2% for Lula before Brazil's...
Super Crown São Paulo: street skating's world final comes to Ginásio do Ibirapuera on 12 and 13 December,...
The punishment for not voting in Brazil is usually a fine under US$1, but an unpaid one blocks...
Copa Sudamericana semi-finals: Boca host Vasco on 13 October and Atlético Mineiro host City Torque on 14 October....
Brazil's Meta ruling on a pro-Lula WhatsApp channel heads to the full electoral court, as deputies seek a...
Paulo Rocha, a Lula ally who runs Brazil's Amazon development agency, apologised after being accused of assaulting women...