Latest news in Brazil? September 20th, 2026
20-09-2026
Here are the latest news updates from Brazil for September 20, 2026:
Political Campaign & Elections: The political landscape remains heavily focused on the upcoming elections. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during a campaign event in Florianópolis, stated his intention to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro imprisoned, while right-wing factions push efforts to strengthen their presence in Congress and influence the political and judicial landscape.
UOLDigital Infrastructure Investment: Brazil recently established a new tax regime, known as Redata, aimed at attracting investments for the construction and expansion of data centers across the country, with an emphasis on utilizing renewable energy sources.
TV BRICSScientific Developments: The Brazilian Space Agency successfully launched a rocket carrying a scientific platform designed to conduct microgravity experiments before returning to Earth by parachute.
TV BRICSSports: Brazil’s national team was recently eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a hard-fought match against Spain in the quarterfinals.