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POLITICSOct 4Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential electionPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a tightly contested election.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 4Polling stations open in Brazil for some 160 million votersNearly 160 million Brazilians were eligible to vote in Sunday's presidential election. Polls close at 17:00 Brasília time. With voting conducted digitally, the first results are expected about three hours later, overnight in EuropeEuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 4Brazilians head to polls in high-stakes, polarised electionElection campaign has offered meager policy debate, as both leading candidates skipped major TV debatesIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 4Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in pollsBrazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Mara Nogueira, Senior Lecturer in Urban Geography at Birbeck, University of London, says the tight race reflects the consolidation of two political camps, with many Brazilians voting not out of support for a candidate, but to keep the other out of power. She points to the cost of living, religion and social media echo chambers as key factors shaping the vote, alongside aFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 4Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th termBrazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors in an election that will determine whether Latin America's biggest nation follows a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump. France 24 correspondent Jan Onoszko tells us the latest from Rio de Janeiro.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 4Lula And Bolsonaro Face Off In Knife-Edge Contest As Brazilians Head To The Polls. Trump Is Watching 'Very Closely'.The Brazilian presidential elections between incumbent left-winger Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and pro-Trump right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro are taking place on Sunday.ibtimes · united states of america
POLITICSOct 4Brazil Elections 2026: how to follow live results from ArgentinaBrasil elegirá presidente, gobernadores, senadores y diputados el 4 de octubre.A qué hora cierran las urnas y dónde ver los resultados en vivo.Clarín
POLITICSOct 4Lula and Bolsonaro face off in Brazil presidential raceTwelve candidates are on the ballot, but the presidential race is centred on two rivals: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to the White House, saying Brazil needs better deals with the US, including over its rare mineral resources. Nick Rushworth has more on the controversial senator. Dr Andrea Aruska de Souza Santos, Director of King's College Brazil Institute in London, shares further insights.France 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Elections in Brazil today: polls already open this Sunday and candidate Flávio Bolsonaro voted early in the morningEste domingo, los brasileños estaban llamados a participar en las elecciones presidenciales, las legislativas y las regionales.El Tiempo
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Voting in Brazil's 2026 presidential election has begun, with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tiedFlavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.DW News [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Brazilians begin voting in tight election between Lula and Flavio BolsonaroBrazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors in an election that will determine whether Latin America's biggest nation follows a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 4Brazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against BolsonaroClose race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Brazil is already voting in the first round, polling stations close at 5 PM with the central competition between Lula da Silva and Flavio BolsonaroLos dos candidatos tienen diferencias mínimas en los sondeos y el resultado es imprevisible también por el temor a una fuerte abstenciónSon las elecciones más ajustadas de la historia. Las encuestas anticipan un probable balotaje para el domingo 25 próximoLos brasileños votan además por gobernadores, la renovación de la Cámara de Diputados y dos tercios del SenadoClarín
POLITICSOct 4Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?Lula has remained a symbol for much of the global left amid the rise of the far right in Latin America.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 4Brazil Elections 2026, LIVE: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro dispute the presidencyCasi 160 millones de brasileños están en condiciones de votar en la primera vuelta de las elecciones generales. Lula busca la reelección; el hijo del ex presidente intenta que la derecha vuelva al poder.Clarín
POLITICSOct 4Brazil’s Election Begins Abroad With Preliminary Wins for Lula in New Zealand and AustraliaBrazilian voters abroad began casting ballots on Sunday, Oct. 4, in Oceania and Asia, formally starting the democratic day there due to the global time difference, with preliminary results showing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva receiving the majority of the votes in New Zealand and Australia. In New Zealand, 339 voters went to the […]telesurenglish_net · venezuela
POLITICSOct 4Latin America’s conservative shift faces its biggest test yet in Brazil electionLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva barely leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election polls as analysts say the vote could reshape conservatism in the Americas.Fox News World
POLITICSOct 4Brazil Elections 2026: what happens if there is no winner and when would the second round beAccording to polls, current president Lula Da Silva has a slight advantage. The Federal Constitution indicates that candidates must exceed 50% of valid votes to win in the first round.Clarín
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Brazil elections live: Lula faces Bolsonaro in close presidential raceVoting to begin in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing strong opposition from Flavio Bolsonaro.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 4Brazil: A portrait of Flavio BolsonaroBrazilians are voting for governors and lawmakers, but the biggest stakes are in the presidential race. Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the contest is seen as a toss-up between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to the White House, saying Brazil needs better deals with the US, including over its rare mineral resources. Nick Rushworth has more on the controversial senator.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 4Brazil Election: What to Know as Lula and Bolsonaro Face Off in 2026 Presidential RaceLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a race that could define the future of Latin America.NYT World
POLITICSOct 4Brazil faces lackluster presidential campaign and uncertain vote amid concerns over US interferenceLeft-wing President Lula and his far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck in the polls ahead of the general election on Sunday, October 4.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 4Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin AmericaLeftwing incumbent Lula trying to fight off close rival Flávio Bolsonaro, far-right son of jailed ex-presidentThe polls have closed in the first round of Brazil’s highly polarised and high-stakes presidential election that could change not only the direction of Latin America’s largest country but that of the entire region.The election pits the leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term, against the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of Donald Trump and the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence forGuardian World
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Brazil polls open in a few hoursBrazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election. Mareeke Reethof, lecturer in Latin American Politics at the University of Liverpool, shares further insights.France 24 [en]
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