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Brazil

Low risk2.5% annual probabilitystable trend
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Brazil facts

Population

212.81M

GDP

$2.28T

Currency

BRL

Capital

Brasília

Land area

8.52M km²

Official languages

Portuguese

Population and GDP: World Bank. Country facts: bundled reference data.

Risk assessment

Silfio assessment of Brazil

NEWS

Conflict probability

2.5%

Model base probability

1.6%

Risk category

Low

Strategic reasoning

  • No prediction market data is available for Brazil on armed conflict risk, so adjustment relies solely on news signals.
  • Current news indicates heightened political tensions domestically, including the Supreme Court tightening restrictions on former President Bolsonaro ahead of a contentious October election, which could increase risk of political instability or unrest.
  • The US-Brazil trade conflict with newly imposed 25% tariffs and threats of escalation adds economic stress that could exacerbate domestic tensions or provoke retaliatory actions, increasing instability risk.
  • No direct indications of imminent armed conflict or coup, but the combination of political crackdown, election tensions, and economic pressure suggests a moderately elevated risk above the structural baseline.

Critical indicators

  • Brazil Supreme Court imposes stricter house arrest on Jair Bolsonaro ahead of October election.
  • US imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian exports, escalating trade tensions and economic pressure.

Related coverage

Latest articles about Brazil

Updated July 20, 2026

econotimes.com · 2 days ago

Brazil Supreme Court Tightens Jair Bolsonaro House Arrest Ahead of Election - EconoTimes

Brazils Supreme Court has imposed stricter restrictions on former President Jair Bolsonaro, suspending all non-essential visits to his residence for 30 days as the country moves closer to its October presidential election....

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cepr.net · 3 days ago

US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America - Live Updates – CEPR

As the Trump administration escalates involvement through Operation Southern Spear, CEPR will track developments across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Washington.

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upi.com · 2 days ago

Brazil opts for caution in U.S. tariff dispute - UPI.com

The Brazilian government has delayed plans to invoke its Reciprocity Law after the United States imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian exports.

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