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POLITICSOct 2Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat as Brazil goes to pollsBrazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend. Lula, on the cusp of 81, will face off against the son of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro in a first-round vote on Sunday, with polls giving him a slight advantage. The pair are neck-and-neck in projections for a potential runoff on October 25, however.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Lula and Bolsonaro clash in final scramble for Brazil presidencySouth China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme CourtAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom largeBrazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.CNBC
POLITICSOct 2Brazil probing possible bomb placed outside Supreme Courtfreemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSOct 2Brazil launches probe into alleged Trump administration plan to fund far-right causes in the countryThe investigation comes as both Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro prepare to contest each other for what is being described as a consequential election in Brazil, that could shape the developing economy’s forecast and future for decades to come.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential raceVoters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2The Bolsonaros…they’re back! Brazil heads to the polls – podcastLatin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday’s historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro hopes to take powerYou would have been forgiven for thinking that when Jair Bolsonaro was convicted in September 2025 of attempting a coup, his political career was finished and his legacy forever tainted.But in the first round of Brazil’s presidential elections this Sunday, another Bolsonaro has genuine hopes of victory – not Jair, but his son Flávio, who ialso campaigning to have his father released released. Continue reading...Guardian World
POLITICSOct 1Brazil asks to investigate alleged US support for anti-democratic groupsLa Abogacía de Brasil pide investigar un supuesto financiamiento externo que busca influir en la política y debilitar al máximo tribunal.La solicitud surge tras revelaciones de un medio británico sobre desvío de fondos estadounidenses para agendas radicales en Brasil.Clarín
POLITICSOct 1Brazilian government calls for probe into US funding of far-right causesReport stating that Trump administration directed funds towards right-wing groups comes ahead of presidential election.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1Brazil attorney general says meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’ after Trump funding plans revealedJorge Messias calls Guardian report ‘an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty’ as nation prepares to go to pollsBrazil’s attorney general has said foreign meddling in his country’s institutions and democracy “cannot be tolerated” after a Guardian report revealed how the Trump administration was pushing to direct funds to a campaign against the Brazilian supreme court.Writing on X, Jorge Messias called the report “an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty”. “The information is especially serious in light of Brazil’s electoral process and the recent episodes of external pressure on our inGuardian World
POLITICSOct 1Elections in Brazil: in the capital they look the other wayIn Brasília, the political district of the South American giant, there is no street political activity, only a few posters and no militancy. Clarín's envoy, after a long tour, was able to find a solitary parked vehicle with the number 13 of the Lula da Silva formula and theClarín
POLITICSOct 1Picanha , prices and politics : What Brazil favorite steak says about the electionThe article explores how the availability and price of picanha, a favorite steak, reflect broader political and economic themes in Brazil leading up to an election. This suggests a cultural lens for understanding electoral issues.kcbx.org · United States
POLITICSOct 1Picanha , prices and politics : What Brazil favorite steak says about the electionThe article examines how Brazil's favorite steak, picanha, and its prices reflect the country's political landscape and upcoming election. This suggests a cultural and economic lens through which to understand political dynamics.wwno.org · United States
POLITICSOct 1Picanha , prices and politics : What Brazil favorite steak says about the electionThe article explores how the popular Brazilian steak, Picanha, its prices, and associated politics are reflective of the ongoing election. This analysis connects cultural and economic factors to the political landscape.delawarepublic.org · United States
POLITICSOct 1Picanha , prices and politics : What Brazil favorite steak says about the electionThis article explores how a popular steak cut and its prices are linked to political discourse and the upcoming election in Brazil. It suggests that economic factors are playing a role in the political landscape.wxxinews.org · United States
POLITICSOct 1Brazil Elections 2026: who are the presidential candidatesTwelve tickets will compete in Brazil's presidential elections, with the first round on October 4. It covers which parties they represent and when a potential runoff will take place.Clarín
POLITICSOct 1Brazil elections: Can Lula’s anti-poverty record win over voters?In Brazil, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth and final term in the presidential election on October 4. In 2022, he made the fight against hunger and poverty a key campaign promise. Between 2023 and 2024, nearly nine million people were lifted out of poverty thanks to the government’s social and economic programs. The decline was particularly sharp in Brazil’s Northeast. A traditional stronghold for Lula, will the progress made in reducing poverty translate into stronger support for the current president? FRANCE 24's team on the ground reports.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Brazil eyes defence ties , Embraer aircraft investments in India : Trade Minister Marcio Fernando Elias RosaBrazil's Trade Minister indicates the country is exploring defense collaboration and investments in Embraer aircraft with India. This suggests developing international economic and military partnerships.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSOct 1A new Bolsonaro could pull Brazil away from Europe and toward TrumpA potential new Bolsonaro could shift Brazil's alignment away from Europe and towards Trump. This suggests significant political and foreign policy implications for Brazil.politico.eu · United States
POLITICSOct 1Brazil's Minister of Trade expects to reach an agreement with the USBrasil y EE.UU. buscan un acuerdo comercial tras reunión del G20; se espera una propuesta de trabajo próximamente. El país sudamericano busca eliminar aranceles considerados "injustificables" por el gobierno de Trump.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30Celso Amorim, former Foreign Minister: "Brazil is too big to be controlled, but Bolsonaro's people are always with the United States flag"Diplomático de carrera, fue jefe de la diplomacia con el actual presidente, Lula da Silva, en sus dos primeros gobiernos, de 2003 a 2011, y ministro de Defensa de Dilma Rousseff. Hoy, como asesor, descifra el mundo para el líder brasileño LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 30What to know about the viral claim about Brazil patron saint jolting a tight presidential raceThe article explores a viral claim concerning Brazil's patron saint and its potential impact on a close presidential race. It aims to inform readers about the nature and implications of this claim.abcnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 30Brazil’s upcoming election is bigger than Lula or BolsonaroThe congressional vote will be especially consequential for the balance of power facing the next administration. The post Brazil’s upcoming election is bigger than Lula or Bolsonaro appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council