Today's news from February 12, 2026, brings a blend of political, social, and legal developments across Brazil. Valdemar Costa Neto, the president of the Liberal Party, is pushing for a female vice-presidential candidate alongside Flávio Bolsonaro, potentially Tereza Cristina, a former minister of Jair Bolsonaro, to attract more female voters. Meanwhile, the PSB supports Geraldo Alckmin as Lula's vice amid a tight race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, with a recent Quaest poll showing Lula leading by only five points in a potential second round. The poll highlights a polarized electorate, with both Lula and Flávio facing high rejection rates. Flávio consolidates his position as the opposition's main candidate, attracting bolsonarist and right-wing voters, though he struggles with independents. Lula remains strong among his base and independents, yet 57% believe he doesn't deserve reelection. The race tightens as fears of a Bolsonaro return or Lula's reelection divide the electorate.

In the legal arena, the Federal Police has requested the recusal of Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli from the Banco Master investigation due to mentions of him found on the phone of banker Daniel Vorcaro. Toffoli's family business dealings with funds linked to Banco Master have raised concerns. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of judicial impartiality and the complex web of political and financial interests. Renan Calheiros, head of the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee, calls...

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