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Brazil maintains the highest real interest rate in the world, according to the ranking. Other highlights include Trump on war and election defeat, House speaker's resignation, Musk's losses and US Congress results.
Brazil continues to have the highest real interest rate in the world; see ranking
Trump admits that war was a defeat, but says he would do it all over again
President of the Chamber decides to resign from office after elections, says spokesperson
Musk loses more than R$200 billion after electoral defeat by Trump allies
MAP in real time: Democrats have a majority in the Senate, with 54 elected to 44
In the Chamber, Democrats advance with a score of 237 to 147; LOOK

Donald Trump recognized the results of the midterm elections in the United States, admitted that the war against Iran influenced the electorate and told the Financial Times that he has no immediate plans to attack Iran. The recognition calmed investors and stock markets soared. Trump has stated that he will use his veto power against Democratic initiatives.

American voters imposed a historic defeat on Donald Trump; Democrats won a majority in Congress. Central Bank of Brazil maintained interest rate at 13.75% per year after five consecutive cuts. Two tornadoes with winds of 120 km/h hit Santa Catarina, closing Chapecó airport indefinitely. Storms caused damage in more than one hundred municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul.

Abdul El-Sayed, 42-year-old Democrat, doctor and son of Egyptian immigrants, is elected the first Muslim senator in the United States. Peggy Flanagan becomes the first indigenous senator and Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first black woman governor of Georgia. Democrats gain majorities in the House, Senate and most state governments, curbing Donald Trump's powers.

Republicans and PL articulate the affiliation of Damares Alves and Michelle Bolsonaro. Valdemar Costa Neto says he will bring Damares to the PL soon, while Marcos Pereira says Michelle would be welcome at the Republicans. Michelle was elected senator for the DF with 38,496 votes and takes office in 2027.

The Democratic Party won significant victories in historically Republican states such as Texas, Kansas and Maine. Factors such as the growth of the Latino population, youth voting and dissatisfaction with rates and living costs drove the electoral change.

Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, announced that he will step down as leader of the House after Democrats gain control of both Houses of Congress. At 54 years old, he has held the position since October 2023 and is the third official in the presidential line of succession. The internal vote to choose his successor is scheduled for next Tuesday.