Brazil Senate Passes 5-Day Week, 75 to 1
Brazil's Senate passed the amendment ending the 6x1 work week 75 to 1 on 14 October, adding a second paid...
October 15, 2026Topic
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Brazil Sets 15-Day Call Bans to Curb Scams
Brazil published a provisional measure on 13 October that makes phone carriers authenticate calls and block mass robocallers for 15...
October 13, 2026
Brazil Decree 13,136 Targets Prison Phones
Brazil published a decree on 13 October creating a national programme to block prison cell phones, 12 days before its...
October 13, 2026
Brazil’s Flávio Backs Ending 6X1 Work Week
Flávio Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he will vote to end Brazil's 6x1 work week, reversing months of criticism before a...
October 13, 2026
Brazil Poll Gives Flávio 51.8% Over Lula
A Futura poll released Tuesday gives Flávio Bolsonaro 51.8% of valid votes against 48.2% for Lula before Brazil's 25 October...
October 13, 2026
Brazil’s 41-Seat Republicanos Party Backs Bolsonaro Son
Brazil's Republicanos party endorsed Flávio Bolsonaro on 7 October, lifting parties that back him to 259 of 513 House seats...
October 8, 2026
Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro Vows Single Term If Elected
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro said on 3 October 2026 he would not seek re-election if he wins the presidency, pledging...
October 4, 2026
Milei Clears Brazil-Argentina Naval Exercise Despite Rift
Milei approved a Brazil-Argentina naval exercise for August, preserving defense cooperation despite a sharp diplomatic downgrade.
August 7, 2026
Weathering the Storm: El Niño’s Effect on Brazilian Growth
Brazil is facing a significant challenge from El Niño, a climate event affecting its economy and inflation battle.
January 18, 2024