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POLITICSOct 2What's real and what's fake? How AI is impacting Brazil's election raceWith just two days to go before the first round of Brazil's presidential election, artificial intelligence is taking centre stage, whether it's a deepfake avatar of former president Jair Bolsonaro to support his son's candidacy, or an AI-generated working-class female voter criticising President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. According to the Brazilian intelligence agency, disinformation will be one of the main challenges of this election. Our correspondents report.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Brazil's election: Lula or Bolsonaro Jr?PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 2: We look at reactions in the French papers after high school blockades turned violent across France. We also look ahead to Brazil's two-round presidential election, which begins this weekend. The electoral campaign culminated with the cancellation of a presidential debate after both President Lula and his rival Flavio Bolsonaro pulled out. Finally, this year's Comedy Wildlife Awards finalists do not disappoint.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Brazil is at a crucial crossroads as election arrivestheglobeandmail.com · Canada
POLITICSOct 2Brazilians vote this weekend in tight presidential racekasu.org · United States
BUSINESSOct 2Dollar today in Brazil: price and quotation of the currency this Friday, October 2, 2026See the dollar's quotation in Brazil, its variation, and reference values. What is the trend of the US currency so far this year.Clarín
WORLDOct 2Ancelotti says Brazil ‘respects’ India ahead of showdownBrazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday his team held respect for hosts India ahead of a first-ever international friendly between the sides. The post Ancelotti says Brazil ‘respects’ India ahead of showdown appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Why Brazil's gun lobby is backing Bolsonaro as country heads to pollsAs Brazil heads to the polls, one issue that could influence votes particularly in the rural south is access to firearms. Under Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil became more heavily armed than ever before: the number of registered hunters, shooters and collectors – known by the acronym ‘CACs’ – increased sevenfold in four years. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva promised to reverse this trend, much to the irritation of the powerful gun lobby. France 24’s team in Brazil sent this report.France 24 [en]
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