Brazil’s Judges Receive Billions in Extra Pay, Raising Questions About Public Spending
Brazil's judges earn far above the R$44,000 constitutional ceiling via 'penduricalhos' loopholes. Here's what taxpayers are actually funding.
July 1, 2025Section
Politics – Brazil
Brazil’s Government Debt Grows, but Not as Fast as Feared
Brazil’s government debt reached 76.1% of the country’s total economic output in May 2025, according to the Central Bank
June 30, 2025
Brazil Drops in Global Peace Rankings, Colombia Marks Worst in Latin America
Brazil dropped from 103rd in 2015 to 130th in 2025; Colombia ranks 140th—least peaceful in South America for the fifth...
June 30, 2025
Lula’s Coalition Faces 30-Year Loyalty Low, Threatening 2026 Election Plans
Lula coalition faces 30-year loyalty low threatening 2026 re-election bid. Analysis of party defections and legislative gridlock risks.
June 29, 2025
Bolsonaro Rallies a Significant Crowd in São Paulo as Legal Battles Intensify
On June 29, 2025, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro led a major rally on São Paulo’s Paulista Avenue.
June 29, 2025
Brazil’s Top Court Ruling Risks Turning Social Media Toxic
Brazil’s Supreme Court has upended the country’s digital landscape with a ruling that holds social media platforms directly liable.
June 29, 2025
Rio BRICS Summit Falters as Key Leaders Stay Away, Exposing Weakness in Brazil’s Leadership
The 2025 BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro is facing serious trouble. Many of the most important leaders, including China’s...
June 28, 2025
Google and Meta Warn of Free Speech Risks After Brazil’s Supreme Court Ruling on Tech Liability
Google and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, have publicly raised concerns about freedom
June 27, 2025
Brazil’s $2 Billion Fiscal Modernization: States Drive Debt, Not Just the Federal Government
Brazil’s government approved a $2 billion credit line from the Inter-American Development Bank (BID) in June 2025 to help states
June 27, 2025