BRAZIL POLITICS
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Murillo de Aragão
Founder, Political Consultancy Arko Advice
Cristiano Noronha
Partner, Political Consultancy Arko AdviceRecent Country Insights
Lula launched the Desenrola program for financially compliant consumers, he will launch the 2026 Harvest Plan today, and the Senate may vote on the minimum freight rate policy provisional measure
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 30 Jun 2026
In another move aimed at boosting his popularity, President Lula yesterday launched the Desenrola Adimplentes program during an event at the Presidential Palace. The initiative will offer loans with monthly interest rates of 1.99% to informal workers who are current on their debts. Today, Lula wi...
The government's new bet and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 29 Jun 2026
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will host a gathering of conservative women in Brasília. Former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro is expected to attend the event. The Senate will debate the constitutional amendment proposal to end the 6-on-1 work schedule. It is also expected to vote on the provisional meas...
Lula will launch the Desenrola program for financially compliant consumers, public officials will have certain electoral restrictions starting July 4, and the Senate will hold a plenary debate on the 6x1 work schedule proposal
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 29 Jun 2026
President Lula has a busy schedule this week. Today, he will launch the Desenrola program for financially compliant consumers, aimed at individuals who keep their bill payments up to date. Beginning Saturday, July 4, certain actions by public officials will be prohibited due to the October electi...
Michelle Bolsonaro’s video continues to cause political fallout, the STF may rule on a case limiting benefits received by senior public officials, and electoral restrictions begin on July 4
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 26 Jun 2026
The video of former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro criticizing Senator and PL presidential hopeful Flávio Bolsonaro continues to generate political fallout. Rumors have emerged about the possibility of replacing Flávio as the party's presidential nominee. Today, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) may...
Senator Jaques Wagner will step down as government leader in the Senate, Former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro posted a video about Flávio Bolsonaro, and former President Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest ends today
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 25 Jun 2026
After meeting with President Lula (PT) on Wednesday (June 24), Senator Jaques Wagner (PT-BA) announced that he will step down as the government's leader in the Senate. Wagner's departure had been expected and comes as no surprise. Former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) posted a video statement...
Flávio Bolsonaro stated that he will travel to the U.S. to advocate against the 25% tariffs, Operation Mirage will investigate Brazil’s National Financial System, and the STF will hear cases on digital platform employment
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 24 Jun 2026
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) stated yesterday that he will travel to the United States to advocate, on July 6, against the imposition of tariffs on Brazilian companies by the U.S. government. Flávio is expected to argue for the suspension of the proposed 25% tariff on Brazilian products and to d...
The PT is concerned about the investigation into Senator Jaques Wagner, the latest poll shows a majority of respondents have a negative view of the Lula administration, and Flávio Bolsonaro participated in the CNI event
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 23 Jun 2026
The possible departure of Senate Government Leader Jaques Wagner (PT-BA) was discussed yesterday by President Lula’s campaign inner circle. Targeted by a Federal Police operation related to the Master case, the PT is concerned about the potential impact on Lula’s reelection campaign. An Ipsos/Ipe...
The Master Case reaches the PT and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 22 Jun 2026
A slow week is expected, with reduced activity in the National Congress. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva may decide the future of Senate Government Leader Jaques Wagner (PT-BA). The Supreme Federal Court will hear cases involving the employment relationship between drivers and delivery worker...
A slow week in Brasília, the investigation into Senator Jaques Wagner continues, and five new presidential polls should be published
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 22 Jun 2026
This will be a slow week in Brasília, with reduced activity in the National Congress, due to the São João festivities and Brazil's World Cup match on Wednesday (June 24). President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) is scheduled to meet this week with Senator Jaques Wagner (PT-BA), the government's l...