1 August 2026
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Three Workers Killed in Stabbing Attack at Bombril Factory in São Bernardo do Campo

Three men aged 39, 44, and 54 were killed on Saturday morning during a stabbing attack at a Bombril factory in the Rudge Ramos neighborhood of São Bernardo do Campo. The suspect, a 33 year old outsourced worker, allegedly attacked the victims around 5:50 a.m. Police reports…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Brazilian Political Parties Officialize Candidates for 2026 Elections

Brazilian political parties have begun officializing their candidates for the October elections through a series of state and national conventions. In São Paulo, Governor Tarcísio de Freitas of the Republicanos party was launched as a candidate for reelection. His convention at…

development
5 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Argentina

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

STF Minister Zanin Archives Inquiry Into STJ Minister Og Fernandes

Supreme Court (STF) Minister Cristiano Zanin archived an inquiry on Friday, May 31, involving Superior Court of Justice (STJ) Minister Og Fernandes. The investigation focused on suspicions that Fernandes was involved in the sale and leaking of judicial decisions. Zanin granted…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Formalize Presidential Bids Amid Shifting Alliances

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are finalizing their candidacies for the 2026 Brazilian presidential election as party conventions conclude. Lula is seeking a fourth term with current Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, while Flávio Bolsonaro is…

development
4 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning

Court Orders Arrest of Police Officer Defendant in Medical Student's Death

A São Paulo court has ordered the preventive arrest of military police officer Bruno Carvalho do Prado, one of the defendants in the death of medical student Marco Aurélio Cardenas Acosta. Judge Luiza Torggler Silva issued the order on Friday, citing a risk to public order and…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning

Singer Lauana Prado Gives Birth to First Son, Dom

Singer Lauana Prado gave birth to her first son, Dom, on Friday morning in São Paulo. According to the singer's press team, the baby was born via cesarean section at approximately 7:30 a.m. during the 38th week of gestation, weighing 2.995 kg. Both the mother and the baby are…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Brazilian Federal Police Investigate Senator Jaques Wagner Over Ties to Banco Master

The Brazilian Federal Police (PF) have identified evidence suggesting a structured arrangement between Senator Jaques Wagner and executives from Banco Master. According to PF documents, Wagner had 74 phone calls totaling over five hours with businessman Augusto Ferreira Lima…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Brazil's Progressives Party Rejects Alliance with Flávio Bolsonaro, Blocking Tereza Cristina's Vice Presidency Bid

Brazil's Progressives Party (PP) announced on Friday that it will remain neutral in the presidential election, effectively blocking Senator Tereza Cristina from serving as the running mate for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL). The PP stated that the decision…

development
6 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Singapore · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Windstorm Leaves Thousands Without Power and Causes Multiple Deaths in Rio de Janeiro

A severe windstorm with gusts exceeding 100 kilometers per hour has caused widespread destruction and multiple deaths in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Reports on the death toll vary. One source indicates two deaths resulting from a wall collapse in Santa Teresa and a missing…

development
3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Civil Defense Issues Flooding Alerts Across Rio Grande do Sul as Guaíba Rises

The Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul has issued flooding alerts for multiple regions of the state following nearly two weeks of heavy rainfall. In Porto Alegre, an orange alert is in effect until Monday, June 3, due to the rising levels of Lake Guaíba. Authorities are…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

STF Lifts Secrecy on Investigation Into Senator Jaques Wagner and Banco Master

Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça has lifted the secrecy of an investigation into Senator Jaques Wagner regarding his alleged involvement in a billion dollar fraud scheme linked to Banco Master. The investigation, part of the 9th phase of Operation Compliance Zero, examines…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Brazilian Police Launch Corruption Investigation into President Lula's Son

The Brazilian Supreme Court has authorized the Federal Police to open an investigation into Fábio Luís da Silva, known as Lulinha, the 51 year old son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The probe focuses on allegations of corruption and influence peddling. Specifically,…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Spain · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Brazil's Public Debt and Deficit Rise in June

Brazil's consolidated public sector debt rose to 81.9 percent of the GDP in June, totaling 10.8 trillion reais, according to data from the Central Bank. This figure represents an increase of 0.9 percentage points from the previous month and exceeds the 81.5 percent projection…

development
4 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Argentina

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Brazil Denies Visas to US Officials Amid Allegations of Election Interference

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed that his government denied visas to two United States Department of State officials. President Lula stated that the individuals were sent to interfere in Brazil's upcoming October elections to help the opposing side. The…

3 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Authorizes Investigation into President Lula's Son

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Andre Mendonca has authorized the Federal Police to open an investigation into Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, the son of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The inquiry focuses on suspicions of corruption and influence peddling…

5 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Singapore · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Novo Party Discards Joaquim Barbosa as Vice Presidential Candidate for Romeu Zema

The Novo party has discarded the possibility of former STF minister Joaquim Barbosa serving as the vice presidential candidate on Romeu Zema's ticket. Conversations did not progress, and the former governor of Minas Gerais is expected to select a running mate from within his own…

development
2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Brazil's Unemployment Rate Drops to Historical Low of 5.4%

Brazil's unemployment rate fell to 5.4% in the quarter ending in June, marking the lowest rate for this specific period in the historical series started by the IBGE in 2012. This figure represents a decrease from the 6.1% recorded in the three months ending in March. The number…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Bolsonaro Defense Denies Authorization of AI Video Used by Flávio Bolsonaro

The defense of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has informed Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) that Bolsonaro did not authorize the use of his image in an artificial intelligence video. The video was displayed during a PL party convention…

single-lean coverage
2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Dutch Tourist Dies After Boat Overturns at Iguazu Falls

A 25 year old Dutch tourist died after a boat overturned during a Macuco Safari tour in the Iguazu Falls region on Tuesday morning. According to police chief Carlos Eduardo Loro, two surviving Dutch tourists reported that the vessel capsized following a strong gust of wind. The…

2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Unicamp Announces Fee Exemptions for 2027 Entrance Exam

The University of Campinas (Unicamp) has released the list of students granted exemptions from the registration fee for the Vestibular 2027 entrance exam. Out of 8,810 applicants who requested the benefit, 7,915 were approved. These exemptions also apply to the Enem-Unicamp 2027…

2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Brazil's Federal Revenue Hits New Records in First Semester and June

The Brazilian federal government reached a record R$ 1.6 trillion in revenue during the first semester of this year, according to data released by the Receita Federal on Thursday. This represents a real increase of approximately 6.6% compared to the same period last year.…

2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Neymar Retires From Brazil National Team Following 2026 World Cup Exit

Brazil soccer star Neymar has announced his retirement from international soccer after the national team was eliminated in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Neymar ends his career as Brazil's all time leading scorer with 80 goals and 130 appearances, having…

4 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Norway · South Korea

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Brazil's Total Credit Balance Rises 0.7% in June

The total balance of credit operations in Brazil rose 0.7% in June to approximately R$ 7.4 trillion, according to data released by the Central Bank. Loan grants increased by 6.5% during the month; specifically, financing with free resources grew by 6.7%, while operations with…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Caixa to Pay R$ 13 Billion in FGTS Profit This Friday

Caixa Econômica Federal will pay R$ 13.042 billion in profit from the Length of Service Guarantee Fund (FGTS) this Friday, December 31. The payments will be deposited into the accounts of 138.2 million workers who held balances in December 2025. The distribution represents 89…

development
2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Genial/Quaest Polls Show Divided Presidential Race Across Brazilian States

New polling from Genial/Quaest reveals a divided landscape for the 2026 Brazilian presidential race across several states, with President Lula leading in Bahia and Ceará while facing technical ties or deficits in Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, and Goiás. In Bahia, Lula leads…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Paraguayan Congress Repudiates President Lula's Comments on Historical War

The Paraguayan Congress issued an official statement repudiating comments made by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva regarding the Paraguayan War. During an event in Jacareí, São Paulo, on Friday (24), Lula stated that Paraguay invaded Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.…

2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Republianos Leader Blocks Senator Cleitinho's Candidacy for Minas Gerais Governor

Marcos Pereira, the national president of the Republicanos party, has blocked Senator Cleitinho Azevedo from running for governor of Minas Gerais. Pereira stated that he vetoed the candidacy because he feared the senator might withdraw from the race in the middle of the…

2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Powerful Windstorm Leaves Multiple Dead and Thousands Without Power in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

A powerful windstorm with gusts exceeding 100 km/h caused at least five deaths and widespread infrastructure damage across the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo on Wednesday. In Rio de Janeiro, two people died when a wall collapsed in Santa Teresa, including former Botafogo…

development
3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

US Dollar Declines Against Brazilian Real Following Fed Decision and Unemployment Data

The US dollar declined against the Brazilian real on Thursday following the decision by the US Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates and reports of falling unemployment in Brazil. The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate between 3.5% and 3.75%, marking the fifth…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Justice Maintains Six Year Sentence for 2022 Bomb Plot in Brasília

The 3rd Criminal Chamber of the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT) has unanimously upheld the conviction of Wellington Macedo de Souza, sentencing him to six years in prison. The ruling concerns an explosive device placed on a tank truck carrying…

2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Former Botafogo Player Killed in Rio de Janeiro Wall Collapse

Former Botafogo striker Tássio Maia dos Santos, 41, died on Wednesday after a wall collapsed in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro during a severe windstorm. The incident occurred on Rua Doutor Júlio Otoni and claimed two lives; while some reports describe the…

4 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning

Strong Winds Cause Multiple Deaths and Widespread Disruption in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

At least five people died and widespread destruction occurred across the Brazilian states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, July 29, as strong wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h swept through the region. In São Paulo, three deaths were reported, with wind speeds peaking…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning

Santos Advances to Copa Sul-Americana Round of 16 After Comeback Victory

Santos has secured a place in the round of 16 of the Copa Sul-Americana after defeating Venezuela's Universidad Central (UCV) 4-2 on Tuesday at Vila Belmiro. This result brings the aggregate score to 8-3 in favor of Santos, following their 4-1 victory in the first leg. Despite…

single-lean coverage
1 source · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Caixa to Distribute Over R$ 13 Billion in FGTS Profits to Workers

Caixa Econômica Federal will distribute R$ 13.042 billion in profits from the Length-of-Service Guarantee Fund (FGTS) to 138.2 million workers. This amount represents 89% of the fund's total profit for 2025, which was reported as either R$ 14.6 billion or R$ 14.7 billion…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Psychiatrist Hermano Tavares Warns of 'Pandemic' of Online Betting Addiction

Hermano Tavares, a psychiatrist and professor who coordinates the Pathological Gaming Outpatient Clinic at the University of São Paulo (USP) Hospital das Clínicas, has described the current surge in online betting as a "pandemic" and a "tsunami." Speaking on the program Roda…

single-lean coverage
1 source · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

South Korean President Lee and Brazilian President Lula Agree to Boost Strategic Cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a summit in Brasilia on Monday, where they agreed to enhance their strategic partnership and resume negotiations for a free trade agreement between South Korea and the Mercosur trade…

2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · South Korea · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao
  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Diplomatic Crisis Erupts Between Argentina and Brazil After Milei Insults Lula

A severe diplomatic crisis has emerged between Argentina and Brazil after Argentine President Javier Milei used a political event in São Paulo to launch a series of insults against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. During a convention for the Liberal Party (PL) on…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Argentina · Colombia · Spain

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao
  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Novo Party Officializes Romeu Zema for Presidential Candidacy

The Novo party officialized former Minas Gerais governor Romeu Zema as its candidate for the Presidency on Monday, July 27, during a convention in Brasília. While Zema's candidacy was confirmed by acclamation, the party has not yet defined a running mate for the ticket. Zema…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Diplomatic Crisis Erupts Between Argentina and Brazil Following Milei's Insults to President Lula

A diplomatic crisis has emerged between Argentina and Brazil after Argentine President Javier Milei insulted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. During a Liberal Party convention in São Paulo supporting the presidential…

7 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Argentina · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao
  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening