The presidential race with no clear favorite and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 08 Sep 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The crisis at the Federal Supreme Court (STF) continues. Statements from the Office of the Prosecutor General (PGR) and Justice André Mendonça to Justice Edson Fachin are expected regarding Mendonça’s conduct in the Banco Master case. Mendonça may also approve a plea bargain related to "Dark Horse", a film about former President Jair Bolsonaro.

This week's Talking Points:

 * The presidential race is without a clear favorite.

 * Can Cury break through the polarization?

 * Lula steps up his campaign for allies in the states.

* The Supreme Court crisis boosts the Senate election stakes.

* Flávio's and Lula's September 7.

 * Ending the six-day workweek remains a campaign promise.

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