AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBrazil Election Under Pressure: With Oct. 4 looming, polls keep Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro neck-and-neck while the Supreme Court’s entanglement in the Banco Master scandal continues to shake trust in the judiciary and spill into campaign politics. U.S. Election Meddling Claims: Brazil’s spy agency and U.S. lawmakers are trading warnings over alleged U.S. (and Russian) interference, with Democrats pressing Rubio to respect Brazil’s vote. Online Betting Crackdown: Lula’s administration is moving to block 5,209 illegal betting sites and social profiles after a ban that has already hit Pix transactions, while soccer federations and clubs warn it could destabilize sponsorship funding. Corruption & Court Oversight: Brazil’s top courts are tightening oversight of court-ordered debts (precatórios), targeting irregular trading tied to the same fraud web that has roiled the election. Defense as a Campaign Pillar: Lula is emphasizing defense and deterrence, framing sovereignty and border security as election stakes amid Trump-era pressure. Trade Talks & Tariffs: Brazil and the U.S. will set up a working group on a potential trade deal, while China adds a steep tariff on Brazilian beef imports from Oct. 1.
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