On July 23, 2025, Brazil formally joined South Africa's lawsuit at the ICJ accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians, condemning violence and humanitarian law violations in Gaza. This aligns Brazil with international legal actions addressing human rights amid the ongoing conflict.

On July 22-23, 2025, Presidents Lula and Sheinbaum discussed strengthening Brazil-Mexico trade amid US tariffs of 50% on Brazilian products starting August 1. Brazil is preparing contingency plans and diplomatic missions to negotiate tariff impacts and expand regional trade agreements.

In July 2025, critics including Edward Luce, Michel Temer, and Edinho Silva condemned Trump's 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports as unjustified economic coercion harming agribusiness and political stability. The tariffs are seen as influencing Brazil's internal politics and Lula's electoral strategy.

On July 23, 2025, STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered the blocking of bank accounts of Eduardo Bolsonaro and his wife, linked to investigations into Eduardo's US activities and ties to Jair Bolsonaro. This reflects ongoing judicial actions against Bolsonaro family members.

On July 23, 2025, the US-Japan trade agreement reducing tariffs from 25% to 15% caused the US dollar to fluctuate against the Brazilian real, which became one of the best performing currencies among 33 tracked.

On July 22, 2025, Gizelle Lucena was shot in the head during a robbery in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro, and remains in serious condition after surgery. Police are investigating and searching for the suspect.

On July 22, 2025, Rio de Janeiro Civil Police returned 1,400 stolen phones and arrested 270 suspects as part of Operação Rastreio, aiming to dismantle mobile device theft networks.

On July 22, 2025, Brazil's government reduced the 2025 spending freeze from R$31.3 billion to R$10.7 billion, projecting a R$4.7 billion surplus excluding certain expenses. This budget update reflects fiscal adjustments amid economic uncertainties.

In July 2025, Brazilian parliamentarians requested a CPMI to investigate social security discount fraud causing R$6.3 billion losses from 2019-2024. The commission will have 180 days to conclude its inquiry.

On July 23, 2025, Brazilian senators met with Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to prepare for US tariff negotiations starting August 1, while Eduardo Bolsonaro publicly criticized the mission.

In July 2025, Brazil proposed a minimum income tax for those earning over R$50,000 monthly, affecting 140,000 taxpayers, aiming to address tax justice and reduce inequality.

On July 23, 2025, federal deputies debated advancing an 'anti-STF' agenda, with opposition citing STF overreach and others condemning alignment with foreign movements. The debate ties to Bolsonaro-related political conflicts.

On July 22, 2025, PL party deputies protested in the Chamber of Deputies by displaying a Trump flag, opposing session bans honoring Bolsonaro and amid US tariffs on Brazil. The act caused internal party discomfort and social media backlash.

On July 22-23, 2025, Rio's Regional Electoral Court suspended the criminal case against former mayor Marcelo Crivella due to insufficient evidence, halting investigations into alleged illicit campaign fundraising.

In July 2025, seven Brazilian parties and Lula allies condemned US sanctions on STF ministers as unprecedented interference, emphasizing national sovereignty and rejecting foreign involvement in Brazilian institutions.

In July 2025, Bolsonaro allies Dudu Bolsonaro and Nikolas Ferreira threatened possible election disruption in 2026, while legal warnings were issued about social media content risking arrests.

In July 2025, Senator Margareth Buzetti criticized Eduardo Bolsonaro for his role in tariff negotiations and internal PL party conflicts, accusing him of abuse and hindering Bolsonaro.

On July 22, 2025, a man in Distrito Federal was sentenced to over 31 years for raping his 3-year-old daughter and producing/disseminating sexual content, highlighting Brazil's legal actions against child exploitation.

On July 23, 2025, Brazil mandated biometric registration for social benefits, including Bolsa Família, using the National Identity Card database to improve service security and prevent fraud. This digital transformation affects millions and strengthens public administration.

In July 2025, Brazilian entities warned President Lula about national sovereignty risks due to dependence on Big Tech firms like Google and Amazon, calling for a National Digital Sovereignty Plan.