Folha de S.Paulo

215 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Datafolha Poll Reveals Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Have Cross-Ideological Supporters · Datafolha polling shows 24% of Lula's voters are right-wing and 19% of Flávio Bolsonaro's are left-wing.
• STF Orders Flávio Bolsonaro to Testify in Calumny Case Against Lula · Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes mandates Federal Police to question Senator Flávio Bolsonaro regarding false accusations against President Lula.
• Brazilian Banker Derrite Tries to Erase Media Coverage, Invoking Streisand Effect · Banker Guilherme Derrite's legal attempts to suppress a newspaper article highlight the Streisand effect in Brazilian politics.
• Former President Michel Temer to Appear on Election 2026 Interview Program · Michel Temer will be interviewed on the UOL and Folha program Frente a Frente regarding the 2026 Brazilian elections.
• Family Feud Over Bolsonaro Legacy Threatens Candidate Flávio · Dora Kramer analyzes how internal Bolsonaro family strife endangers Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential bid.
• Brazilian Election Polling Firms Bypass Rules with Self-Funded Surveys · Five major Brazilian polling firms spent millions on self-funded election surveys, raising concerns about regulatory evasion.
• Fernando Haddad Plans to Launch São Paulo Governorship Campaign in Interior · Former Finance Minister Fernando Haddad will launch his São Paulo governor campaign in Ribeirão Preto to court interior voters.
• Brazilian President Lula Adopts Hat Style Post-Skin Cancer Treatment · President Lula da Silva wears Panama hats following medical advice after skin cancer surgery.
• Federal Court Rejects Deputado's Candidacy for Crea-SP Election · Federal Justice denied Ricardo Madalena's request to run for Crea-SP councilor despite his claim of procedural irregularities.
• Gilberto Kassab Joins Ronaldo Caiado Ticket to Boost PSD Bargaining Power · PSD President Gilberto Kassab becomes vice-presidential candidate to strengthen party influence in potential second round.
• Vice-Governor Candidate Jane Reis Linked to Brother's Fraud Conviction · Jane Reis, running as Eduardo Paes's running mate, manages a firm tied to her brother's property fraud conviction.
• Brazilian Federal District Defaults on R$17M Volleyball Payment Amid Fiscal Crisis · The Federal District government defaulted on R$17 million owed to the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation for hosting international events.
• Study Reveals Free Justice Costs Exceed R$7,000 Due to Misallocation · A study by Insper professor Luciana Yeung finds free justice costs average R$7,300 and often fail to reach the poorest.
• Dora Kramer Warns TSE Against Judicial Overreach in Election Polls · Columnist Dora Kramer argues the TSE must ensure election integrity without interfering in polling results.
• Brazilian Deputy Júlia Zanatta Emerges as Vice-Presidential Contender for Flávio Bolsonaro · PL deputy Júlia Zanatta is being considered as a running mate for Flávio Bolsonaro to strengthen female voter support.
• Economist for Zema Advocates Petrobras Split and Fiscal Shock to Lower Interest Rates · Carlos da Costa proposes splitting Petrobras and a 2% GDP fiscal shock to reduce Brazil's interest rates to 6%.
• Folha Podcast 'Dois Mundos' Wins Major Journalism Awards for Indigenous Investigation · Folha's 'Dois Mundos' podcast wins top prize for investigating the death of an isolated indigenous man in the Amazon.
• New Book Proposes 'Democratic Radicalization' to Counter Brazilian Authoritarianism · Laut researchers publish agenda to reverse authoritarianism through structural reforms and democratic radicalization.
• INSS Promotes Official Who Approved Illegal Deductions Under Bolsonaro · New INSS President Ana Cristina Silveira promotes Michelli Manieri, who previously approved illegal benefit deductions.
• Lula Government Negotiates with Alcolumbre to Block Security and Religious Tax Proposals Ahead of Election · The Lula administration seeks an agreement with Senate President Alcolumbre to prevent votes on penal age reduction and religious tax immunity.
• Lula Expands Pre-Campaign Committee and Installs Core Team in Brasilia · President Lula expands his re-election pre-campaign coordination and installs a new committee in Brasilia.
• Eduardo Bolsonaro Pushes Júlia Zanatta as Flávio Bolsonaro's Running Mate · Eduardo Bolsonaro supports former deputy Júlia Zanatta as vice-governor candidate for his brother Flávio Bolsonaro.
• Brazilian Rights Group Proposes Constitutionalizing Economic Council · Fernando Guimarães suggests permanently enshrining Lula's Economic Council in the Brazilian Constitution.
• Brazilian TSE Minister Represents Google in Internet Framework Case · Floriano de Azevedo Marques serves as both TSE judge and Google's lawyer in STF Internet Civil Framework proceedings
• Brazil's TSE President Seeks Delay to Negotiate Polling Rules After Censorship Backlash · TSE President Kassio Nunes Marques requests adjournment to negotiate polling regulations following controversial censorship ruling
• Brazilian Senator Faces R$25k Fine for Early Election Campaign in Amapá · Electoral prosecutor seeks penalty against Senator Randolfe Rodrigues for pre-campaign activities
• ESET Journalism Award Recognizes Latin American Digital Security Reporting · The 16th edition of the ESET Journalism Award opens for entries on digital security and internet citizenship in Latin America.
• Lula Leads Flávio Bolsonaro 44% to 38% in Latest Genial/Quaest Second-Round Poll · New polling shows President Lula defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a hypothetical second-round runoff by a 44% to 38% margin.
• Brazilian Supreme Court May Set Election Polling Rules This Year · Brazilian Supreme Court ministers assess that the STF will define election poll regulations and methodology.
• Brazilian Supreme Court to Define Scope of Big Tech Liability Rules · STF will hear appeals on digital platform regulations, potentially clarifying moderation duties and liability thresholds.