2026 Elections

A Quaest poll released on Wednesday shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s spontaneous voting intention rising from 14% to 17%. The gap with President Lula narrowed from 8 to 6 percentage points.

May 20, 2026 由 AI 报道

Brazil's Senate shows resistance to the political party benefits bill approved by the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday. Allies of President Davi Alcolumbre indicate there is no commitment to a vote on the proposal in the upper house. Senators report surprise at the text and note the negative climate in an election year.

The dollar's exchange rate against the real fell to R$4.997, a level unseen since early 2024, driven by the Iran-US ceasefire announced on April 7. Analysts link the drop to eased global risk aversion and renewed flows into emerging markets like Brazil. However, 2026 elections and public finances prompt caution.

April 11, 2026 由 AI 报道

PSB Chamber leader Deputy Jonas Donizette praised São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas during an event in Campinas on Saturday (11). Despite his party backing Fernando Haddad (PT) in São Paulo city, Donizette highlighted the Republican's work for the people of São Paulo. The moment took place at the inauguration of works on the Miguel Melhado Campos highway.

Following his resignation as Patos de Minas mayor and AMM president, Luís Eduardo Falcão is being eyed by Senator Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) as a running mate for the 2026 Minas Gerais gubernatorial race. Azevedo celebrated the move on social media, comparing the pair to famed country music duos amid undefined political scenarios and favorable polls.

April 03, 2026 由 AI 报道

Former Environment Minister Marina Silva announced she will remain in Rede Sustentabilidade, the party she helped found, with the federation alongside PSOL favoring her candidacy for a Senate seat in São Paulo. The decision was made on the last day of the party affiliation window, following a meeting with federation leaders. She turned down invitations from other parties despite internal disputes.