Kalshi’s midterm trading tops $1.4 billion as traders bet on a Democratic sweep of Congress From Texas to Los Angeles, traders are placing their bets. Recent surprises suggest the odds warrant caution. Fortune · 3h ago
What Milei's Refusal to Recognize Lula's Win Means for Argentina-Brazil Relations: Key Takeaways Milei declined to recognize Lula's Brazilian election victory, escalating personal tensions and straining Argentina's diplomatic and commercial relationship with its largest trading partner. Latin Times · Oct 28
Corn Closing in on Unchanged at Midday Corn futures are off their overnight lows, with contracts holding onto fractional losses at midday on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down ½ cent at $4.16 1/2. Following elections in Brazil over the weekend, President Lula da Silva was reelected in a surprise that has sent... Barchart · Oct 26
'Democracy has won': Europe celebrates Lula's surprise victory in Brazil European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said. Euronews · Oct 26
From metalworker to Brazil's president: Lula da Silva's rise Lula broke with his unfavourable record since 1989, winning the runoff after losing the first round, crowning a career that took him from metalworker to Brazil's presidency. Euronews · Oct 26
Who Is Lula da Silva? Former Prisoner Stages Historic Comeback to Win Brazil's Presidency for a Fourth Time Lula da Silva's fourth election victory marks another chapter in Brazil's political rivalry between the Workers' Party and the Bolsonaro family. International Business Times UK · Oct 26
Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term as Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 26
'Brazil is no one's backyard': Re-elected Brazilian president Lula da Silva Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has recently been re-elected as the President of Brazil. During his victory speech, he emphasized Brazil's status as an independent nation. Lula stated that the new government will reform the administrative system significantly. He aims to enhance public involvement in the decision-making processes that affect… The Economic Times · Oct 26
Brazilian election: Lula da Silva wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback Polls had put the two party leaders neck and neck in the run up to the vote The Independent UK · Oct 26
Flávio Bolsonaro Mobilizes Crowds on Avenida Paulista One Week Before the Runoff Flávio Bolsonaro's "Bloco do 22" packed six blocks of Avenida Paulista one week before Brazil's October 25 presidential runoff against Lula. Latin Times · Oct 19
"Nunca Mais Bolsonaro": Why Rio's Streets Erupted After the Vote and What It Signals for the Decisive Showdown Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula after Brazil's Oct. 4 first round. What the race, Rio protests, and Banco Master case mean for Oct. 25. Latin Times · Oct 9
Sheinbaum Plays Down Isolation Risk If Lula Loses Brazil's Runoff on Oct. 25th Sheinbaum says Mexico doesn't fear isolation if Lula loses Brazil's runoff. What she said, the first-round numbers and what's at stake on Oct. 25. Latin Times · Oct 6
Brazil's Runoff Is Now a Continental Referendum: How the Bolsonaro-Lula Rematch Will Reshape the Hemisphere Flávio Bolsonaro leads Brazil's first round with 47%. A runoff on Oct. 25 will decide whether Washington or Beijing gains Latin America's largest ally. Latin Times · Oct 6
São Paulo, Rio, Minas Gerais Governor Races: What State Elections Tell Us Before the Presidential Winner Is Called Brazil's 2026 election is live. Tarcísio leads São Paulo at 50%, Paes holds Rio, and Cleitinho dominates Minas. Here's what to watch before the presidential count. Latin Times · Oct 4
Euronews · Oct 4 Brazilians vote in first round of presidential election Nearly 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 Europe
Euronews · Oct 3 Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns on eve of tight vote Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and personal attacks.
Latin Times · Oct 2 Brazil Votes Sunday — and It's a Dead Heat With a Patron Saint at the Center of It All Brazil votes October 4 with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro locked at 42% each. A patron saint controversy, 1,125 court-ordered post removals, and U.S. tariffs set the stage.
Latin Times · Sep 27 Why Mexico and Brazil Are Both Refusing Trump's Military Playbook in South America Trump told the UN the U.S. will use force anywhere in Latin America. Here's how Mexico, Brazil and Cuba each responded — and who's not.
The Times of India · Sep 25 'Trump wants to colonise Brazil': Lula claims US to gain resources if he loses Lula also addressed the issue at the UN General Assembly in New York this week, warning against attempts to interfere with Brazil's democratic process. "We will not allow the enemies of democracy – internal or external – to attack the will of the people. Brazilian democracy belongs to the Brazilians,”…
The Conversation · Sep 14 Banking scandal rocks Brazil’s politics and the country’s presidential election in October On the night of November 17 2025, Brazilian federal agents pulled banker Daniel Vorcaro off the tarmac at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos airport as he prepared to board a private jet. He was initially detained as a flight risk and arrested a few months later on multiple charges of bank fraud,…
Euronews · Aug 3 Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency Brazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race.
France 24 · Jun 18 Lula warns Trump against meddling in Brazil election after criticism of judiciary Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday warned President Donald Trump against interfering in Brazil's October presidential election after renewed US criticism of judicial actions against Lula's political opponents. The exchange underscores rising tensions as Washington pushes new tariffs and labels two drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations.
AAP · Jun 11 Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates
Latin Times · Jun 9 Lula Brands Marco Rubio 'Mortal Enemy' of Latin America as Trump Admin Targets Brazil With New Tariff Threats Lula suggested Rubio may have influenced the decision to escalate pressure on Brazil after Trump recently met with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
The Conversation · May 13 Illegal gold mining causes surges in malaria in the Amazon, and the association is far worse than we suspected Gold prices are at an all-time high, and we are very worried. As disease ecologists, it’s not the economic instability that concerns us, but the fact that a surge in gold mining could have a devastating impact on human health.