Three people were injured in a manhole explosion on Avenida Paulista during a PT campaign event, while police said there was no evidence linking the blast to the rally. The incident came amid a separate dispute over the event’s route and street access.
Argentina’s new investment-based citizenship route is presented as a closely screened tool to strengthen public finances, while critics argue it creates a faster path for wealthy applicants than for migrants already living in the country.
Brazil’s electoral court revoked protections that had allowed Anthony Garotinho to campaign for Rio governor. His name will remain on voting machines, but votes for him will not count as valid while his candidacy registration is denied.
Santos overturned São Paulo’s penalty-led advantage at MorumBIS through two Gabigol goals, extending its winning run as São Paulo’s coach and players pointed to missed chances and lapses in concentration.
The IMF released about $138 million after finding El Salvador’s economy stronger than expected, crediting security gains and investor confidence while flagging an unmet Bitcoin-related commitment.
Justice Luiz Fux gave the Attorney General’s Office 72 hours to address challenges to Lula’s betting ban, delaying a substantive ruling until after the first-round vote. Industry groups seek a suspension, while the court examines the measure’s legal urgency.
Chinese brands are reshaping Brazil’s auto market with local factories, hybrid and electric launches, and competitive prices. But the pressure is now as much between Chinese entrants as it is on established manufacturers.
Brazil’s Electoral Public Prosecutor’s Office says Deltan Dallagnol’s previous loss of office does not automatically bar his 2026 Senate candidacy, while opponents continue to challenge his registration at the electoral court.
A New Mexico case ending in a $200,000 award has been presented as a novel wrongful-death ruling over a third-trimester abortion, centered on alleged lack of valid consent and missed support procedures.
Brazilian right- and left-leaning accounts agree that Time reported Trump asked Grok about Venezuelan reaction before a mission to capture Nicolás Maduro. They differ mainly in emphasis: one stresses popular response, while the other focuses on the political and technological implications.
Brazil’s Supreme Court president has introduced screening for third-party petitions that may be unrelated to existing cases. Supporters cast it as a safeguard for random assignment, while coverage on the left places the move amid an institutional dispute.
A second oil indication at Petrobras’ Morpho well strengthens expectations for Brazil’s Equatorial Margin, but it is not yet a commercial reserve and future drilling remains subject to environmental licensing.
Student demonstrations over overcrowding, staffing shortages and poor facilities have disrupted hundreds of schools across France. While officials say violence and political groups have altered the movement, students and France Insoumise reject that framing.
Brazilian industrial output fell 0.6% in August, undershooting expectations and reversing July’s modest gain. While food, chemicals and metallurgy expanded, broad declines raised concerns about growth and investment.
Brazil’s Senate is preparing to debate a constitutional amendment that would cut the maximum workweek to 40 hours and guarantee two paid days off. Lula frames it as a landmark gain for workers, while opponents and business voices warn of cost and competitiveness pressures.
Washington and Canberra suspended in-person diplomatic services in Brazil days before the election, citing security concerns without naming a specific threat. Coverage agrees on the disruption but differs over whether wider political tensions provide context.
Brazil’s Supreme Court president says any Banco Master material involving justices must be examined without exceptions. Coverage differs over whether the episode chiefly signals a court crisis or a test of legally defined investigative safeguards.
Brazilian Federal Police searched sites in São Paulo and near the Federal District after an alert involving US diplomatic facilities. Officials describe the operation as preventive and say the initial risk has not yet been substantiated, while online reactions have fueled wider speculation.
TV Globo said late court rulings made its planned presidential debate legally uncertain, while absent candidates, rival campaigns and online commentators differed over whether the breakdown reflected flawed format, political strategy or judicial overreach.
A new Datafolha poll puts Lula ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro in valid first-round votes, while a possible runoff remains within the survey’s margin of error. Coverage differs chiefly on whether the headline is Lula’s lead or the race’s competitiveness.
