AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPolitics & Polling: Brazil’s President Lula widened his lead over right-wing Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of October’s election, with a Quaest/Genial poll showing 45% vs 37% in a potential runoff. Courts & Governance: Brazil’s top court barred Flávio Bolsonaro from visiting jailed Jair Bolsonaro until after the election, adding to mounting legal pressure in the campaign. Energy & Industry: Konecranes won contracts to modernize cranes at two Brazilian hydropower plants (Manso and Mascarenhas de Moraes), supporting turbine upgrades through 2027. Oil & Trade: Private oil firms are uneasy about Brazil’s 12% oil export tax and want more predictable rules ahead of offshore licensing auctions. Environment & Cities: Brasília’s heat problem is stark in peripheral areas like Sol Nascente, where green space is far lower than in the planned core. Education Policy: Brazil passed laws making political education and citizens’ rights mandatory in basic schooling and creating a National Ethics and Citizenship Week. Tech & Mobility: Waze rolled out new iOS/Android features, including motorcycle mode and more personalized navigation. World Cup Culture: The Argentina-England semifinal is set with U.S. referee Ismail Elfath appointed for the match in Atlanta.
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