In today's news dated August 23, 2025, Brazil is abuzz with a variety of stories that highlight the country's dynamic socio-economic and political landscape. The housing market sees a significant shift as the number of families renting homes has increased by 25% over the past eight years, despite a large portion of Brazilians owning their homes outright, according to IBGE data. This trend reflects evolving housing preferences in the country. Politically, the national coordinator of the Free Brazil Movement (MBL), Renan Santos, has announced that the group will field a presidential candidate in the 2026 elections, potentially shaking up the political scene. Adding to the political drama, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has reached a majority decision to convict federal deputy Carla Zambelli for illegal possession of a firearm, sentencing her to five years and three months. Meanwhile, there are growing expectations regarding the potential preventive detention of former President Jair Bolsonaro, as investigations reveal he received over R$ 40 million in nearly two years via PIX transactions. The leader of the Workers' Party in the Chamber of Deputies has requested Bolsonaro's preventive detention to ensure public order. On a lighter note, President Lula humorously addressed rumors about being replaced by a clone, jokingly claiming to be the "fifth Lula".

Infrastructure developments are also making headlines as the Guaratuba Bridge project has reached 70% comp...

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