VIDEOS: Jornal do Acre 2nd Edition this Friday, October 9, 2026
Quick Look
- 16 days before the second round of elections, the government zeroed federal taxes on gasoline to contain rising prices.
- Minister Fachin denied Minister Fux immediate access to the fake news investigation, stating that the case will be archived.
- The TSE suspended a website that offered cryptocurrency to anyone who published content in favor of voting for Flávio Bolsonaro.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Brazil is 16 days away from the second round of the 2022 presidential elections, with Lula and Jair Bolsonaro as the main candidates, while Flávio Bolsonaro is running for a seat in the federal Congress. The country is facing rising fuel prices and inflationary pressure, while the Superior Electoral Court has acted rigorously against misinformation and misuse of resources in the campaign.
16 days before the 2nd round, the government eliminates federal taxes on gasoline to contain the increase
Fachin denies Fux immediate access to the fake news investigation and says the case will be archived
TSE suspends website that offers cryptocurrency to anyone who publishes content advocating voting for Flávio Bolsonaro
In the relaunch of the TV campaign, Flávio and Lula clash over benefits
Ibovespa breaks new record after Flávio appears ahead in Datafolha; dollar drops to R$4.98
PM removes sergeant suspected of shooting into the air at pro-Lula rally in Aracaju
PF is called to investigate threats against federal deputy elected by MG
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The TSE will maintain the suspension of the cryptocurrency website until the end of the elections and may impose fines on those responsible
Likely · Within weeks
The PF investigation into threats to the federal deputy will result in a police investigation with the identification of suspects
Possible · Within days
The Ibovespa may undergo correction if subsequent research shows a change in the electoral advantage
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- What will be the fiscal impacts of zeroing gasoline taxes on public coffers?
- Will the TSE apply other sanctions in addition to suspending the cryptocurrency website for illegal campaigning?
- Will the PF investigation into threats to the deputy identify those responsible?
- Will the sergeant dismissed by the PM in Aracaju be charged with firing a firearm in a public place?
