Lula Debate No-Show Shakes Up Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Race
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign signals he may skip the first televised Lula debate, reviving a familiar Brazilian...
July 21, 2026Section
Politics – Brazil
Brazil Vetoes Parts of Health Law to Cut US$ Import Dependence
President Lula signed the Brazil health industrial complex law but struck out three key provisions on Mercosul taxes, reference drug...
July 21, 2026
TCU Salary Allowances Set to Rise Up to 40%
Brazil's TCU loosened a pay cap for top officials and asked Congress to raise TCU salary allowances by up to...
July 21, 2026
União Brasil Party Backs Flávio Bolsonaro in São Paulo
São Paulo's União Brasil and PP formally endorse Flávio Bolsonaro on July 20, 2026, defying the national federation's expected neutrality...
July 21, 2026
Quaest Poll: Lula Widens Lead Over Bolsonaro’s Son in Brazil
A new Quaest poll shows Brazil's Lula leading Flávio Bolsonaro 45% to 37% in a runoff. The 8-point gap marks...
July 21, 2026
Zema Privatization Plan Targets Petrobras, Banco do Brasil
Romeu Zema pledges to sell Petrobras and Banco do Brasil if elected in 2026, using proceeds for infrastructure—not debt. His...
July 20, 2026
Brazil’s Lula Locks Pre-Candidacy Allies in 25 States for 2026
President Lula's Lula 2026 alliances have secured pre-candidacy deals in 25 states, far outpacing rival Flávio Bolsonaro. See the coalition...
July 20, 2026
TCU Dead Beneficiaries Cost Brazil US$ 863 Million
Brazil's audit court found US$ 863 million in payments to TCU dead beneficiaries from 2016 to 2025. Flawed death records...
July 20, 2026
Brazil’s Michelle Bolsonaro Rejects VP Slot with Romeu Zema
Michelle Bolsonaro rejected Romeu Zema's VP slot offer for 2026, citing PL rules and Flávio's presidential bid. Her refusal reshapes...
July 20, 2026