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POLITICSSep 7Elections in Brazil: Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, tied at 41% in an eventual runoffEsta es la primera vez desde marzo pasado que ambos candidatos están empatados numéricamente ante una posible segunda vuelta, de acuerdo con la encuesta elaborada por la firma Quaest.En la anterior, divulgada el pasado 2 de septiembre, el presidente tenía un punto de ventaja con respecto al hijo mayor del exmandatario Jair Bolsonaro (42 % - 41 %)Clarín
POLITICSSep 7'Polarised Brazil': Lula remains a ‘strong candidate’ despite the challenges of incumbencyFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Andreza Aruska de Souza Santos, Director of King’s Brazil Institute at the School of Global Affairs, King’s College London and Associate Professor in Brazil and Latin American Studies. According to Aruska, Brazil’s approaching elections can be viewed through the following prism: macroeconomic performance and political confidence are moving on different tracks. While headline indicators may suggest an economy performing relatively well, she argues that many Brazilians experience a much harsher reality shaped by the cost of living and a volatile job market.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 6From independence to partnership : Brazil and the Philippines across the oceansThis article examines the relationship between Brazil and the Philippines, tracking their journey from independence to modern partnership. It discusses diplomatic and historical ties across oceans.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICSSep 6Brazil Supreme Court War Threatens to Upend the Election – Sri Lanka Guardianslguardian.org · Sri Lanka
POLITICSSep 6The “Taylor Swift Law” arrived in Brazil: the new rules that must be complied with at concertsThe regulation promoted by Lula Da Silva establishes free potable water at mass events and adds controls to combat ticket purchases through bots and abusive resale.Clarín
POLITICSSep 4In Brazil, a political-financial scandal rocks the Supreme Federal CourtLe Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 4Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justicesThe Brazilian Supreme Court is experiencing significant internal conflict among its justices. This highlights potential instability or challenges within the country's highest judicial body.aljazeera.com · United States
POLITICSSep 4Imported meat to the US to lower prices comes from Argentina and Brazil, says TrumpThe US president announced the import of 300,000 tons of beef from two South American nations. The goal is to reduce costs by mixing it with local production for hamburgers within three months.Clarín
POLITICSSep 4Solidarity spreads across Brazil after US terrorism designation of Rawa AlsagheerSolidarity is reportedly spreading across Brazil following a US terrorism designation of Rawa Alsagheer. This event highlights international political actions and their impact on public sentiment in another country.middleeastmonitor.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 4Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justicesThe country's highest court is considering investigations into two judges who have accused each other of wrongdoing.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 4Corruption scandal grows in Brazil's highest court: Lula asks to investigate "without shields"Clarín
POLITICSSep 4Federal Police Report Faults a Brazil JusticeA Federal Police report has found fault with a justice in Brazil. This suggests potential misconduct or irregularities within the Brazilian judicial system.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICSSep 3Brazilian justice faces pressure for alleged links to disgraced bankerFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 3Boost in polls for Master of Love seeking Brazil presidencyA presidential candidate in Brazil is experiencing a boost in opinion polls. This suggests evolving dynamics in the country's political landscape.bssnews.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSSep 2Lula lead over Flavio Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election , Quaest poll showsA recent poll indicates that Lula's lead over Flavio Bolsonaro has narrowed prior to the upcoming Brazil election. This suggests a tighter race in the political landscape.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSSep 1A Brazilian Supreme Court judge, under suspicion for his ties to a banker imprisoned for corruptionAlexandre de Moraes, the magistrate who condemned Jair Bolsonaro, is accused of ties to Daniel Vorcaro, accused of millionaire fraud. The case stirs up the electoral campaign in Brazil, one month before the presidential elections in which Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro are competing almost neck and neck.Clarín
POLITICSSep 1Elections in Brazil on Jewish holiday ; thousands demand extending voting hoursElections in Brazil are occurring on a Jewish holiday, leading thousands to demand an extension of voting hours. This concerns voting access and religious accommodation during political processes.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 31Elections in Brazil: while his son faces a corruption investigation, Lula's advantage over Bolsonaro narrowsThe president leads his right-wing rival with 47.1% against 42.6% in a hypothetical second round, according to an AtlasIntel poll for Bloomberg News published this Monday. A previous poll conducted in July gave him a six-point difference. But a complaint against "Lulinha" complicatedClarín
POLITICSAug 31Brazil’s China borrowing, Trump accuses 9 Latam countries: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro project Colombian prosecutors are investigating allegations that executives of a Chinese state-owned contractor building the Bogota metro demanded cash from a local subcontractor in exchange for releasing payments owed for work on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31US critical minerals proposals to Brazil go unanswered as China loomsThe United States' proposals to Brazil regarding critical minerals have not been answered, amid concerns about China's influence. This highlights a geopolitical competition for strategic resources.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 30Flavio Bolsonaro seeks to replicate El Salvador's model and promised 500,000 new prison places: "There are few prisoners in Brazil"The candidate for president of Brazil announced that he intends to build maximum security prisons if he comes to power. His words came after meeting with El Salvador's Security Minister, Gustavo Villatoro, in Sao Paulo.Clarín
POLITICSAug 28Brazil enters a new phase of the electoral campaign with Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro under scrutiny for corruption suspicionsRadio and TV propaganda began, with strong cross-attacks between the main presidential candidates. The current president maintains a minimal advantage over his right-wing rival in opinion polls.Clarín
POLITICSAug 28Brazil’s TV and radio campaign blitz begins, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro set for a nasty fightBrazil's top presidential candidates, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, beginning Friday will seek to draw votes through free advertisements on television and radio stations, which…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 26Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro to institute debt ceiling if elected presidentA debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.Al Jazeera [en]