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World & Business
Brazil's benchmark Selic rate is forecast at 13.5% for December 2026, up from a previous 13.25% estimate.
World & Business
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 25 runoff with ~51.75% of votes, securing a fourth presidential term—a Brazilian first. Pre-election polls were tight; markets had rallied after the first round.
World & Business
Bloomberg reports Wall Street strategists recommended buying Brazilian assets after Flávio Bolsonaro emerged as the presidential frontrunner.
Technology
Folha, citing research, separately reports Meta ran illegal political ads in Brazil paid for from abroad.
Science
Carbon Brief's analysis credits Lula's presidency with saving that area. It says Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro were tied in polls ahead of an election expected to shape Brazil's environmental action.
