Tag: #brazil

Brazil prosecutor urges Supreme Federal Court to reject Bolsonaro’s bid to reopen attempted-coup conviction

Prosecutor‑General Paulo Gonet asked Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court to reject Jair Bolsonaro’s criminal‑revision petition seeking to overturn his 2025 attempted‑coup conviction.

#brazil, #bolsonaro, #supremecourt, #stf, #law

Survey: 379 Incidents and 18 Deaths Targeted Voters in Brazil’s Runoff

Human-rights groups recorded 379 incidents and 18 deaths in Brazil’s Oct. 5–31 runoff and aftermath, saying most attacks targeted voters, workers and PT supporters.

#brazil, #election-violence, #lula, #workers-party

CVM Bars Ex-Petrobras Executive Nestor Cerveró for 15 Years, Fines Him 16.1 Million Reais

Brazil’s securities regulator barred former Petrobras executive Nestor Cerveró from corporate roles for 15 years and fined him 16.1m reais over the Pasadena deal.

$PBR, #petrobras, #cvm, #brazil, #pasadena

Brazil’s Top Election Court Fines Meta 7.5 Million Reais Over Partial Noncompliance in 2026 Probe

Brazil’s TSE fined Meta 7.5 million reais for failing to fully comply with information orders during a 2026 election probe; the wider bias case remains open.

$META, #meta, #brazil, #elections, #tse

Human Rights Watch Says Rio Raid Was Marred by Body-Camera Tampering and Forensic Failures

Human Rights Watch says body-camera tampering and forensic failures marred Rio’s Oct. 28, 2025 Operation Containment and urged criminal probes.

#brazil, #police-violence, #human-rights, #rio-de-janeiro

Brazil Supreme Court Justice Orders Federal Police Probe of Possible Foreign Interference in 2026 Election

Justice Flávio Dino ordered the Federal Police to probe alleged foreign funding, paid foreign ads and links to rare-earth interests in Brazil’s 2026 election.

#brazil, #elections, #foreigninterference, #stf

Historic Selloff Hits Brazil's Markets After Lula Re-election

Brazil's Ibovespa plunged 13.88% after Lula's re-election; B3 halted trading, the real tumbled and authorities intervened to steady markets.

#brazil, #election, #markets, #stocks

TSE Confirms Lula Won Presidential Runoff, Clinches Historic Fourth Term

Brazil’s electoral court confirmed Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the presidential runoff, earning a historic fourth term after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro.

#brazil, #election, #lula, #bolsonaro, #politics

Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders Polls Open Two Extra Hours After Transport Complaints

Supreme Court judge Cristiano Zanin ordered voting extended nationwide to 7 p.m. after complaints that transport cuts kept voters from polling places.

#brazil, #elections, #supremecourt, #transport

Lula asks Brazil’s electoral court to release his bank, tax and phone records — if Bolsonaro agrees

Lula asked Brazil’s electoral court to lift his and family’s bank, tax and phone secrecy for eight years — but only if runoff rival Flávio Bolsonaro agrees.

#brazil, #lula, #bolsonaro, #elections, #transparency

Rio Electoral Court Bars Garotinho From Public Campaign Funds and Debates Amid Eligibility Challenge

Rio court barred former governor Anthony Garotinho from public campaign funds, debates and free ads while his candidacy is legally challenged.

#brazil, #garotinho, #elections, #rio-de-janeiro

U.S. Finalizes 25% Tariff on Most Brazilian Imports, Exempting Beef, Coffee and Aircraft

The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22, 2026, while exempting items like beef, coffee, orange juice and aircraft.

#trade, #brazil, #tariffs, #ustr

Haaland’s late double sends Norway past Brazil 2-1 into World Cup quarterfinals

Erling Haaland scored twice late as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, sending Norway to its first men's World Cup quarterfinals.

#soccer, #worldcup2026, #norway, #brazil, #haaland

Supreme Court Convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro, Sentences Him to 4 Years and Bars Him From Office

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro, handing 4 years 2 months and an eight-year ban for seeking U.S. pressure on Brazil’s judiciary.

#brazil, #bolsonaro, #judiciary, #conviction

Brazil to Bar Bitcoin and Stablecoin Settlement in Regulated eFX Channel from Oct. 1, 2026

Brazil’s central bank will ban settlement using bitcoin and stablecoins in its regulated eFX cross-border payments channel, effective Oct. 1, 2026.

#brazil, #cryptocurrency, #stablecoins, #payments