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POLITICSSep 25Lula or Bolsonaro as president? Brazil gears up to voteBrazilians go to the polls on October 4. The front-runners are multilateralist incumbent Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flavio, who wants to bring Brazil closer to the US and away from China.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 25Trump builds right-wing alliance in South America, will Brazil join?"Er is in jullie landen sprake van een flinke ruk naar rechts. Dat is een goede zaak." Zo sprak de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump dinsdag een groep leiders van Latijns-Amerikaanse landen toe bij een bijeenkomst van The Shield of the Americas in New York. Dit samenwerkingsverband van voornamelijk (radicaal-)rechtse regeringen werd in maart opgericht door Trump om drugskartels op te doeken, maar inmiddels gaat de samenwerking verder dan dat. Trump sprak tijdens de bijeenkomst, die samenviel met de Algemene Vergadering van de VN, over energie, zeldzame aardmetalen en handelsroutes die niet inNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 25Brazil's President launches TV ad attacking Trump: 'He wants to colonize us'Met nog ruim een week te gaan tot de presidentsverkiezingen in Brazilië, heeft zittend president Lula opnieuw de aanval geopend op zijn Amerikaanse collega Trump en zijn tegenkandidaat Flávio Bolsonaro. In een gisteravond gelanceerd tv-spotje én in een bericht op sociale media beweert Lula dat Trump Bolsonaro steunt zodat hij uiteindelijk Brazilië kan koloniseren. Volgens de vrouwelijke presentator die het filmpje aan elkaar praat, wil Trump dit omdat hij aast op Braziliaanse grondstoffen, maar vooral ook omdat Trump via de oudste zoon van de voormalige president Jair Bolsonaro zijn invloed opNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 25Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro move the electoral battle to social networks with digital armies of volunteers: this is how votes are disputed in Brazil'Derecha ya' y 'Portavoces de Lula' son las estrategias con las que ambas campañas buscan ganar adeptos de cara a las elecciones del 4 de octubre.El Tiempo
POLITICSSep 25High-stakes corruption scandal rocks Brazil's electionsAllegations against the Brazilian judge who imprisoned former President Bolsonaro are changing the course of elections with repercussions for Latin America and Washington.Clarín
POLITICSSep 25The Woman Remaking Brazil’s Far RightFormer first lady Michelle Bolsonaro is playing a key role in her stepson’s presidential campaign.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 25Lula says Trump wants to ‘colonise’ and capture Brazil’s resources by meddling in electionA TV spot claims the US president is trying to sway October’s presidential vote in favour of Lula’s far-right opponentsLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential campaign has accused Donald Trump of wanting to “colonise” Brazil in order to capture its natural resources by meddling in next month’s presidential election.The accusation came in a campaign advert that was published on social media on Thursday night by Lula’s team and will air on television on Friday amid growing fears over the impact alleged US interference could have on the vote. Continue reading...Guardian World
POLITICSSep 25Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro still essentially tied in new pollLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva is up two points, but that's still within the poll's margin of error.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 24Bad Bunny Lo Que le Pasó a Hawaii Enters Brazil Presidential Election as Lula Turns Its Warning Toward the AmazonThe song "Lo Que le Pasó a Hawaii" by Bad Bunny has entered the discourse of the Brazil Presidential Election, with candidate Lula focusing his warnings on the Amazon region. This highlights the intersection of pop culture and political campaigns, particularly concerning environmental issues.latintimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 24Michelle Bolsonaro, from the Senate to the government house: the former first lady seeking to lead the Brazilian right• Nacida en la barriada de Ceilandia y con un origen humilde, a los 44 años edificó un perfil político propio y con un tono diferenciado. • Con el respaldo de las mujeres evangélicas, afianza su espacio dentro del conservadurismo brasileño.Clarín
POLITICSSep 24A Corruption Scandal Is Reshaping Brazil’s Presidential ElectionNYT World
POLITICSSep 24Brazil Lula , Flavio Bolsonaro remain tied in runoff scenarioPolls indicate that Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro remain tied in a potential runoff scenario in Brazil. This suggests a closely contested political race.ibcworldnews.com · India
POLITICSSep 23Future of Amazon rainforest may hinge on Brazil presidential electionA general election in Brazil next month is widely seen as a choice between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair BolsonaroNew Scientist
POLITICSSep 23You have no right to govern other countries, Brazilian President tells TrumpBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has told United States President Donald Trump that he has no right to impose his will on other countries, arguing that nations should be allowed to protect their sovereignty and pursue their own interests. Lula made the remarks in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour ahead of […] The post You have no right to govern other countries, Brazilian President tells Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 23Will Bolsonaro Jr. dethrone Lula? The ex-president's son shortens distances and reopens the electoral dispute in Brazil / Analysis by Mauricio VargasEl hijo del expresidente da un salto en las encuestas y, aunque no ganaría la primera vuelta del 4 de octubre, amenaza con triunfar en la segunda.El Tiempo
POLITICSSep 22Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil election at UNBrazilian leader Lula has issued a warning at the UN against foreign interference in Brazil's elections. This highlights concerns over external influence on national democratic processes.aljazeera.com · United States
POLITICSSep 22Lula to Trump: "Brazil doesn't fit in anyone's backyard"El mandatario rechaza ante la ONU las injerencias de Estados Unidos y defiende el multilateralismo en vísperas de las reñidas elecciones en BrasilEl País
POLITICSSep 22Brazil’s Lula backs China peace push at UN, tells US his nation is ‘no one’s backyard’Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva renewed his backing on Tuesday for a peace initiative he launched with China to end the war in Ukraine, using his opening speech at the UN General Assembly to take thinly veiled aim at the United States over tariffs, military pressure and access to critical minerals. Speaking in New York just days before Brazilians vote in a tight presidential race, Lula described the war between Russia and Ukraine as a five-year humanitarian drama that “continues to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Why Brazil speaks first at UN General Assembly: 5 things to knowThis year, the high-level debate begins on Tuesday, September 22. But one question often comes up: Why does Brazil speak first? The post Why Brazil speaks first at UN General Assembly: 5 things to know appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 22Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest pollsLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running in October's election for a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil's president.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 21'Banking on a national brand': Bolsonaro sons Carlos, Jair Renan run for power in Brazil's southFlavio Bolsonaro is not the only member of his family campaigning in his father’s shadow. The former president's eldest son, who is now polling neck and neck with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can count on two of his brothers, who are standing in the senatorial and legislative elections. In Santa Catarina, one of Brazil’s most pro-Bolsonaro southern states, their surname alone is enough to secure victory.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 19Lula challenges Brazilian clubs over gambling in Brazil: "Ending 'bets' will not end football"El presidente brasileño defendió la posibilidad de prohibir las apuestas online y cuestionó el impacto de la actividad.Los principales clubes del país advierten que una medida de ese tipo afectaría una importante fuente de ingresos del fútbol.El Gobierno analiza cambios en el mercado regulado mientras crece el debate sobre el endeudamiento y la ludopatía.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Lula da Silva denounces orgies with Court judges and the scandal grows in BrazilClarín
POLITICSSep 18Brazil’s Lula announces higher welfare payments and free weight-loss jabs ahead of electionCritics say moves from leftwing incumbent president are electorally motivated two weeks before Brazil’s electionsBrazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has announced a 15% increase in the country’s main cash-transfer programme for poor families, as well as free weight-loss jabs, prompting criticism from opponents who say the moves are electorally motivated just two weeks before the presidential election.On 4 October, the leftwing incumbent will face the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who has been gaining ground in recent weeks. Continue Guardian World