AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoRunoff Campaign: Lula is rolling out aid for small businesses and debt relief worth 12.6 billion reais as he tries to overturn Flávio Bolsonaro’s narrow first-round lead ahead of the October 25 vote. Election Online: A Brazilian advocacy group says Meta restricted or removed 1,088 accounts supporting Lula; it also alleges the platform acted on requests to limit some Flávio Bolsonaro supporters. Economic Outlook: The IMF trimmed Brazil’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.2%, citing high interest rates and fading fiscal support. Mercosur’s trade deal with the EU, meanwhile, is expected to lift Brazilian exports. Amazon Fires: Brazil is investigating the “criminal” origins of forest fires as blazes worsen in the Amazon. Recent forest-loss gains remain fragile, with the election raising concerns about the future of environmental enforcement.
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