Brazil Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics; Bolsonaro to Trial for 2022 Coup Attempt
Key Takeaways
- Brazil bans animal testing for cosmetics, hygiene products, and perfumes, effective immediately.
- Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) to trial Bolsonaro for the attempted 2022 coup.
- Lula's approval rating hits 50.2%, surpassing disapproval for the first time since October 2024.
- US imposes 50% tariff on 37% of Brazilian exports, effective August 6, 2025.
- Michelle Bolsonaro signals a potential Senate run in Brasília for 2026 elections.
Top Stories
Brazil bans animal testing for cosmetics, hygiene, and perfumes.
On July 30, 2025, President Lula sanctioned Law 15.183/25, prohibiting live animal testing for cosmetics, hygiene products, and perfumes in Brazil. Sanitary authorities have two years to adopt alternative methods.
Brazil's STF to trial Bolsonaro for 2022 coup attempt.
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) is handling the case of the attempted coup in 2022, with the trial of Jair Bolsonaro scheduled and expected to conclude analyses by year's end.
Lula's approval rating hits 50.2%, surpassing disapproval in July.
An AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll conducted July 25-28, 2025, showed President Lula's approval rating at 50.2%, surpassing disapproval (49.7%) for the first time since October 2024.
US imposes 50% tariff on 37% of Brazilian exports.
The U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian products, affecting less than 37% of its exports, effective August 6, 2025, while 44.6% of Brazilian exports to the U.S. are exempt from the additional tariff.
Michelle Bolsonaro signals Senate run in Brasília for 2026.
Michelle Bolsonaro transferred her voter registration to Brasília on July 30, 2025, signaling a potential run for the Senate in the Federal District in 2026.
Economic Watch
Tax fraud scheme diverting R$14 billion investigated in Guarulhos.
The Polícia Civil and MP-SP launched the second phase of Operação Publicanos in Guarulhos, investigating a tax fraud scheme involving public and private employees that allegedly diverted R$14 billion.
Brazil's central bank holds Selic rate at 15% amid US tensions.
On July 30, 2025, Brazil's central bank maintained the Selic rate at 15% amid rising trade tensions with the US and inflation above target.
Survey: 59% of Brazilians prefer closer US commercial ties.
A PoderData survey from July 26-28, 2025, found 59% of Brazilians prefer closer U.S. commercial ties over China, with 32% preferring China.
Tebet: Brazil must diversify trade, strengthen US ties.
Minister Simone Tebet emphasized Brazil's need to diversify trade and strengthen ties with the US, BRICS, Europe, and Mercosur, highlighting global economic challenges and the approaching US tariff deadline.
Alckmin downplays further US sanctions beyond 50% tariffs.
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin appeared on 'Mais Você' on July 31, 2025, to discuss U.S. tariffs on Brazilian products, stating he doesn't expect further sanctions beyond the already imposed 50% tariffs.
Political Pulse
Lula leads 2026 presidential race against Bolsonaro, Tarcísio.
An AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll released on July 31, 2025, indicates that President Lula leads the voting intentions for the 2026 presidential race, winning against Bolsonaro by 47.8% to 44.2% in the first round.
Deputy expelled from PL for defending STF Minister de Moraes.
On July 31, 2025, Federal Deputy Antônio Carlos Rodrigues was expelled from the PL for defending STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes and criticizing Donald Trump.
STF Minister de Moraes makes gesture after US sanctions.
STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes made an obscene gesture during a Corinthians vs. Palmeiras match after being sanctioned by the US under the Magnitsky Act, reacting to insults from fans.
Lula, Congress defend STF, sovereignty after US sanctions.
Following U.S. sanctions against Brazilian STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes, President Lula and the National Congress defended the STF and national sovereignty on July 30 and 31, 2025.
'TACO' meme mocks Trump's Brazil policy reversals.
The 'TACO' meme, meaning 'Trump Always Chickens Out,' emerged in May 2025 to mock Donald Trump's pattern of announcing aggressive measures but backing down, gaining traction after the U.S. imposed sanctions on Alexandre de Moraes and announced tariffs on Brazilian products.
Trump to test STF after sanctioning Alexandre de Moraes.
Donald Trump plans to test the STF after sanctioning Alexandre de Moraes under the Magnitsky Act, monitoring if the court will issue orders to force financial institutions to ignore the law.
Deputy requests political asylum in Italy for Carla Zambelli.
On July 30, 2025, Sóstenes Cavalcante traveled to Italy to request political asylum for Carla Zambelli, arrested in Rome and sentenced to 10 years for hacking the CNJ system.