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‘Will Lula’s win end Latin America’s far right turn?’: Our correspondent in Brazil answered your questions

Having lost the first round of Brazil’s presidential election to far right rival Flávio Bolsonaro, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spectacularly triumphed in the second. The Guardian’s Latin America corrrespondent Tom Phillips answered your questions on what’s next for Brazil.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27

First Thing: Brazil re-elects Lula in comeback rebuke for Bolsonaro and far right

Leftwing incumbent becomes first candidate to reverse first-round defeat, but far-right son of former president rejects result

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26

Brazil keeps left: what Lula’s victory means for his country and beyond

In today’s newsletter: As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in the presidential race, we look the implications for democracy, the environment and international relations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26

Inquiry into New Zealand man who hid his kids in forest for years lambasts officials' actions

A major inquiry into New Zealand man Tom Phillips, who hid his children in a forest for years before dying in a police shootout, criticizes officials for not taking the risks to the children seriously

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Monday briefing: Why the US moved to oust Venezuela’s president

In today’s newsletter: Saturday’s capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US was as unexpected as it was swift – but what led Trump to topple the South American regime?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Festering families, difficult truths and transcendent grace: best podcasts of 2025

Quality narrative podcasts experienced a downturn this year, with industry layoffs in key networks including Pineapple Street Studios and Wondery. But commercial cutbacks have reinvigorated the artistic spirit of the genre.

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025

Tom Phillips inquiry: one family’s tragedy now a chance to reform NZ’s child protection system

Yesterday’s announcement of a public inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case was inevitable. When children go missing for years, the public has a right to understand whether the agencies responsible acted with the necessary urgency and coordination.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2025

Inquiry to probe case of fugitive father who hid children in New Zealand forest for years

Tom Phillips forced his children to live in remote campsites, without access to education or healthcare

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Tom Phillips case: New Zealand to hold public inquiry into disappearance of fugitive father and children

Hearings will be held in private to assess ‘whether government agencies took all practicable steps to protect the safety and welfare of the Phillips children’, says attorney general

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025

Parents of New Zealand fugitive Tom Phillips ‘truly sorry’ for his actions

Neville and Julia Phillips express their ‘sincere apology’ to community for ‘trouble’ their late son caused

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025