AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBrazil Election & Courts: Brazil’s Supreme Court crisis is deepening ahead of October voting, with justices clashing over probes involving Justice Moraes and session postponements adding uncertainty to the political calendar. Campaign Politics: Lula is pushing a 15% welfare boost ahead of the election, while polls keep showing a tight race with Flávio Bolsonaro. Critical Minerals & Sovereignty: Lula rejected a U.S. proposal for priority access to Brazil’s critical minerals, calling it unacceptable and insisting any rules must be set by Brazil. Trade & Tariffs: Brazil expects a record trade surplus in 2026 even as new U.S. tariffs hit, citing market openings and diversification away from the U.S. Amazon Oil Watch: In the Amazon border region of Oiapoque, residents and Indigenous leaders are watching Petrobras offshore exploration closely, fearing the fallout of any oil spill. Environment Protection: Lula announced major new conservation steps, protecting 1.6 million acres across the Amazon and Caatinga and expanding reserves and parks. Sports (Brazil-linked): Flamengo advanced in the Libertadores with a late equalizer, while Brazil’s friendlies are affected by injuries, including Joao Pedro withdrawing.
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