Brazil’s First Presidential Debate Held With Empty Lecterns
Brazil's first presidential debate of 2026 had only three candidates on stage, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro absent. Learn why...
August 24, 2026Section
Politics – Brazil
Datafolha Presidential Polls Split Brazil by Region
Datafolha presidential polls show Flávio Bolsonaro leading in São Paulo and Rio, while Lula dominates Minas Gerais and Pernambuco, revealing...
August 23, 2026
Bolsonaro Barred From Voting in Brazil’s October Election
Bolsonaro barred from voting in Brazil's October election after STF suspends his political rights. TSE confirms the restriction in a...
August 23, 2026
Flávio Bolsonaro Security Plan for Brazil Copies Bukele
Flávio Bolsonaro security plan mirrors the Bukele model, with new prisons and tougher laws, while he promises to rescue agro...
August 23, 2026
Lula Promises Public Security Ministry at Rio Rally
Lula promises to create a Public Security Ministry at a Rio rally, but the plan depends on a constitutional amendment...
August 23, 2026
Brazil Deepfake Rules Stay as Court Fails to Agree
Brazil deepfake rules stay unchanged after TSE meeting fails to agree. Learn the current rules, penalties, and what's allowed in...
August 22, 2026
Brazil Court Ends Degree Tests for an Autism Tax Benefit
Brazil's STF ends degree tests for the autism tax benefit, allowing level 1 autism and mild disability to access zero-rate...
August 22, 2026
Brazil Court Keeps Pablo Marçal Barred From Office Until 2032
Pablo Marçal loses two more appeals and stays barred to 2032. His 2026 presidential candidacy awaits judgment at the TSE....
August 22, 2026
Datafolha State Polls: Big Leads in São Paulo, Rio and Minas
Datafolha state polls show big leads in São Paulo, Rio and Minas Gerais ahead of October elections. See the latest...
August 22, 2026