BRAZIL POLITICS
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Murillo de Aragão
Founder, Political Consultancy Arko Advice
Cristiano Noronha
Partner, Political Consultancy Arko AdviceRecent Country Insights
The STF convicted Bolsonaro to 27 years of prison, his allies in Congress are pushing for the amnesty bill to be put to a vote, and Motta wants to vote on the income tax exemption bill
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 12 Sep 2025
The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) concluded its trial on Thursday (September 11) and sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) to 27 years and 3 months in the case involving the coup plot. Allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro plan to push for an amnesty bill. São Paulo ...
The STF continues Bolsonaro’s trial with Justice Lúcia’s vote, the report on tax reform was submitted, and the House postponed the vote on the Social Electricity Tariff provisional measure
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 11 Sep 2025
This afternoon, the First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court resumes the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état, with the vote of Justice Cármen Lúcia. Yesterday, the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) received Senator Eduardo...
The STF continues Bolsonaro’s trial with Justice Fux’s vote, the report on the Management Committee bill was released, and the rapporteur of the MP on the IOF should issue his report next week
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 10 Sep 2025
The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court resumes today the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état. The trial will continue with Justice Luiz Fux’s vote. Senator Eduardo Braga (MDB–AM), rapporteur of the bill regulating the IBS M...
The STF resumes Bolsonaro’s trial, the report on the Management Committee bill should be released, and the proposal on precatórios should be promulgated
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 09 Sep 2025
The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) today resumes the criminal trial against former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) and seven other defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état in 2022. The trial will continue until Friday, September 12. In the Senate, the rapporteur of the complem...
September 7 highlights the political divide and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 08 Sep 2025
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) resumes the trial of Bolsonaro and seven other defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état. The trial ends on Friday, September 12. Senator Eduardo Braga (MDB–AM) presents his report on Complementary Bill No. 108/22 (Tax Reform regulation). Former Social Securit...
Independence day celebrations yesterday reflected the country’s polarization, the STF is scheduled to begin casting votes in Bolsonaro’s trial, and the report on the Management Committee bill should be released
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 08 Sep 2025
The September 7 celebrations reflected the polarization that divides the country. The central message from Bolsonaro’s allies was the defense of amnesty for those involved in the January 8, 2023, attacks. The Supreme Federal Court’s (STF) First Panel resumes trial proceedings against former Presi...
President Lula launched the “People’s Gas” program, the STF will resume the criminal trial against former President Bolosnaro next week, and the Senate may vote on the bill for compensatory measures against U.S. tariffs
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 05 Sep 2025
President Lula yesterday launched the "People’s Gas” program (Gás do Povo), which will replace the Auxílio Gás model. The goal is to reach 15.5 million families, approximately 50 million people. Next week, attention will turn to the Supreme Federal Court (STF). The Court’s First Panel will resume...
The STF concluded the first phase of Bolsonaro’s trial, negotiations continue over the amnesty bill, and Lula launches the “People’s Gas” program
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 04 Sep 2025
The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court concluded the first phase of the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état in 2022. Next week, on September 9, 10, and 12, the justices will resume the criminal proceedings with their votes....
The STF begins trial of Bolsonaro’s case, Lower House party leaders meet to vote on the week’s agenda, and the Senate may vote on two major bills
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 02 Sep 2025
Today, the Supreme Federal Court begins the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état. This week, no justices are expected to cast their votes. In the Lower House, party leaders will meet to decide the week’s voting agenda. Lawmakers m...