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The Partido Renovador Trabalhista Brasileiro (PRTB) announced pastor Pablo Marçal as its presidential candidate despite his ineligibility under Brazil's electoral law until 2032. The move comes as former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva prepares for a fourth-term bid, underscoring a volatile election cycle.
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Ahead of the 2026 election, Brazil's presidential candidates filed asset declarations showing a stark disparity in wealth, from modest holdings of R$33,000 to claims of over R$7 billion. The disclosures have sparked debate over transparency and the socioeconomic gap among the nation’s political elite.
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Official data show formal jobs in Brazil rose by 19.1% in the three‑year span since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office. The surge comes as the country grapples with political polarization, fiscal tightening and volatile capital flows.
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of President Jair Bolsonaro, disclosed his full set of diplomas after a report revealed a nonexistent postgraduate degree. Federal police have also executed a search warrant on his lawyer, intensifying the controversy ahead of national elections.
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A key piece of evidence in a complaint against the vice of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro presents contradictory accounts, prompting a fresh political scandal. The allegations have drawn criticism from the senator's family and sparked calls for a thorough investigation.
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The National System Operator (ONS) said it will not implement a previously considered emergency curtailment of excess electricity generation on the national grid during the Father's Day holiday. The decision removes a short‑term measure aimed at stabilising the system amid unusually high renewable output.