President Lula is addressing the 50% US tariffs on Brazilian products. Finance Minister Haddad outlined a contingency plan and is seeking input from sectors like meat, coffee, and textiles.

On July 29, 2025, Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel laureate in Economics, urged world leaders to emulate President Lula's courage in responding to Donald Trump's 'bullying'. He criticized Trump's undermining of democracy and the 50% tariff imposed on Brazilian exports.

The Brazilian government is negotiating with the United States to address the 50% tariffs imposed on Brazilian products, set to take effect on August 1, 2025. The government sees signs of openness to dialogue with the US.

On July 29, 2025, the possibility of a call between Presidents Lula and Trump to negotiate the threatened 50% tariffs on Brazilian products is being discussed. The Brazilian government is focusing on total reversal of the tariffs.

Ministra Simone Tebet stated that Donald Trump does not want to negotiate with Brazil. The Brazilian government will wait until August 1 for the 50% U.S. tariffs on Brazilian products with prepared measures ready.

On July 30, 2025, Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin will meet with governors to discuss tariffs. The meeting, organized by the governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, will be held in Brasília.

Lindbergh Farias requested the loss of Carla Zambelli's mandate after her arrest in Italy. The Chamber will deliberate on the mandate loss.

On July 29, 2025, Federal Deputy Carla Zambelli was arrested in Italy and faces extradition. She was sentenced by the STF for helping a hacker invade the CNJ systems.

A PoderData survey from July 26-28, 2025, shows mixed opinions on President Lula's performance. 41% evaluate Lula's personal work as 'bad' or 'very bad', and 53% disapprove of Lula's government.

On July 29, 2025, Mauro Cid's defense presented final arguments to the STF in the coup plot case, requesting the maintenance of plea bargain benefits and seeking acquittal. The defense argued Cid's collaboration was effective.

On July 29, 2025, President Lula sanctioned a law increasing penalties for theft of energy and telephone cables. He also vetoed a provision that would have reduced money laundering penalties, maintaining the current 3-10 year sentence.

On July 29, 2025, Operation Korban, led by the PF and CGU, investigated the diversion of R$15 million in public funds for digital sports events, targeting Associação Moriá.

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. initiated a commercial investigation against Brazil because of the Pix payment system. The Brazilian government is using Pix as a key element of its strategy and a symbol of national pride and sovereignty.

Teenagers, specifically generations Alfa and Beta, are driving a revolution in the financial sector in Brazil. They already represent 4% of individual investors on B3.

Governments in Brazil have spent R$ 112 million over 20 years purchasing shark meat for public institutions. This practice poses environmental and health risks due to the high levels of toxins in shark meat.

On July 29, 2025, Jair Bolsonaro attended a motociata in Brasília, organized by supporters, under judicial restrictions. He avoided speaking but met with supporters, including Michelle and Flávio Bolsonaro.

On July 28, 2025, former President Jair Bolsonaro avoided giving statements to journalists, citing the risk of imprisonment due to restrictions imposed by the STF. He is monitored with an electronic ankle bracelet.

Lula's 2026 re-election prospects are being discussed amid U.S. tariffs and political tensions. The focus is on Brazil's political climate, Trump's influence, and the 2026 elections.

Senator Fabiano Contarato proposed authorizing municipal guards to search people, belongings, and vehicles when there is suspicion of a criminal offense. The proposal aims to provide legal support for the actions of municipal agents.

On July 28, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Rafael Martins de Oliveira, a defendant in the coup plot case, testified before the STF. He stated he considers himself a 'prisoner of war' and would only answer questions from his defense.

Filipe Martins, a former Bolsonaro advisor, claimed mistreatment during his 2024 imprisonment, including being held in a dark, isolated cell. Minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered clarification of Martins' claims.

On July 29, 2025, former President Jair Bolsonaro participated in a motorcycle rally (motociata) in Brasília, accompanied by allies. Due to restrictive measures imposed by Alexandre de Moraes, Bolsonaro was in an electric sound truck instead of riding a motorcycle.

Following a clash with Trump, Brazil's Lula saw his approval ratings rise. The New York Times analysis suggests Trump's actions may be backfiring, boosting Lula's approval ratings to 43%-50%.

On July 29, 2025, at a Bolsonaro event in Granja do Torto, Brasília, Michelle Bolsonaro declared her support for Celina Leão as the future governor in the 2026 elections. Celina is the current vice-governor of the Distrito Federal.

On July 29, 2025, President Lula met with three ministers from União Brasil at the Palácio do Planalto. Lula urged more support from União Brasil, especially in Congress, praised their work, and ruled out dismissing them.

On July 28, 2025, Caixa Econômica Federal paid the July Bolsa Família installment to beneficiaries. The program reaches 19.6 million families, with an expenditure of R$ 13.16 billion.

On 2025-07-29, the IBGE registered almost 40 million informal workers in Brazil, with the informal employment rate slightly below 38%. The story highlights the situation of informal workers and the need for social protection.