News
The Supreme Federal Court split 4‑3 and delayed ruling on whether to open a corruption investigation into Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The deadlock has sparked street protests, raised alarm in President Lula’s government and drawn intense international scrutiny ahead of October’s presidential election.
Business
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a decree offering tax and regulatory incentives to lure data center projects to Brazil. The move aims to boost the country's digital infrastructure and position it as a regional tech hub.
News
The Supreme Court (STF) will convene to examine a Federal Police dossier that claims former minister Vorcaro exchanged messages with Justice Alexandre de Moraes, suggesting possible judicial interference. The hearing intensifies existing tensions within Brazil’s top court amid broader political scandals and an upcoming presidential election.
News
The country's highest court is split as six of its 11 ministers hold clear stances on a pending judgment involving Justice Alexandre de Moraes, while the remaining members remain undecided. The division underscores growing uncertainty within Brazil's judiciary amid politically charged investigations.
World
Brazil’s leading pollster Datafolha released a fresh presidential preference survey on September 11, following a recent crisis in the Supreme Federal Court. The poll arrives as incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro vie for a second term in a tightly contested race.
World
A senior justice delivered a complete case file on fellow judge Alexandre de Moraes before a crucial ruling, prompting session cancellations and sparking a political backlash. The turmoil is reflected in falling Lula approval ratings and a poll surge for former President Bolsonaro, while economists warn the court threatens Brazil’s democracy.
Business
Brazil's two largest state‑owned banks are facing work stoppages, with a nationwide strike at Caixa Econômica Federal and a partial strike at Banco do Brasil beginning Thursday. The actions threaten to disrupt banking services across the country.
News
The Supreme Court (STF) ordered the suspension of Federal Police director‑general Andrei Rodrigues, intensifying a constitutional crisis surrounding Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Retired judges and bar leaders have demanded an immediate investigation, warning the dispute could jeopardise the high‑profile Master case.
Business
Volkswagen announced that its inaugural electric vehicle will become available for purchase in Brazil in October 2024, with a price list released for the new model. The move marks a milestone for Brazil’s nascent EV market amid growing governmental incentives.
News
A Federal Police report released this week identified asymmetrical investigative actions against politicians and singled out Senator Davi Alcolumbre as a probable strategic target. The findings raise concerns about the politicisation of law‑enforcement in Brazil’s polarized political climate.
News
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration has been given a five‑day deadline to provide the Supreme Court with information on the ongoing institutional clash. The deadline follows a series of confrontations between the judiciary, the Federal Police and the executive branch.
Business
Brazil's national postal service, Correios, reported a significant decrease in financial losses for the second quarter of 2026. This development suggests a potential turnaround in the state-owned company's financial stability.