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Brazil's welfare hike lands five days before the vote

As Brazil's 2026 election looms, President Lula has paired a 15.04% welfare increase with free semaglutide access via the public health system. This dual interv…

Politics Health Brazil

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 20, 2026 • 06:14

Is Brazil's trade shock simply the first name on a new ledger?

The U.S. government has imposed a 25 percent tariff on $15 billion in Brazilian goods, signaling a major structural decoupling. Using Section 301, the administr…

Politics Business Trump Administration

Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 16, 2026 • 13:54