Brazil: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro fear Supreme Court fallout in judicial clash
A Supreme Court justice who convicted Jair Bolsonaro is now confronting the evangelical right's favored candidate, raising fears that both President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro could be implicated in an escalating judicial-political conflict. The situation signals deepening institutional polarization in Brazil, with potential implications for political stability and market sentiment.
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Brazil: Banco Master Scandal Escalates Judicial-Political Crisis
A financial scandal involving Banco Master has escalated into a significant institutional crisis in Brazil, implicating the Central Bank, Federal Police, and the Supreme Federal Court. This crisis has fractured the judiciary and become a central issue in the presidential campaign, fueling anti-system sentiment. The full extent of corruption and its electoral impact remain uncertain.