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Polls close in Brazil's high-stakes election pitting Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election pitting incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, following a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations of US meddling. The knife-edge election comes at a moment when the region is shifting to the right in…

France 24 · Oct 4

Trump wants control of South America. If Bolsonaro Jr wins in Brazil, that could become a reality

The US president has taken credit for far-right victories across Latin America, but those wins have had more to do with fears of gang crime than his meddling, says journalist Steve Bloomfield

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4

Polls close in first round of Brazil’s high-stakes presidential election

Leftwing incumbent Lula trying to fight off close rival Flávio Bolsonaro, far-right son of jailed ex-president

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4

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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.

Euronews · Oct 3

No Visa Appointments, No Walk-Ins: What the U.S. Consular Shutdown in Brazil Hours Before the Elections Means

U.S. consular services and Australia's embassy shut down in Brazil two days before the Oct. 4 presidential election. Here's exactly what happened and why it matters.

Latin Times · Oct 3

Brazil’s neck-and-neck election offers test for growing pro-Trump Latin American bloc

Sunday’s poll pits the leftist incumbent Lula against the son of a former far-right president convicted of staging a coup

The Guardian - US · Oct 3

US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns

U.S. consular services and the Australian embassy have closed in Brazil due to security concerns

The Independent UK · Oct 2

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Brazil’s Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro’s son

President leads huge rally in Rio before election on Sunday seen as most important for decades

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

Faith, rhetoric and the ballot box: How religion has shaped Brazil’s current presidential election

In the last few days before the 2026 elections, Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — Brazil’s two leading presidential candidates — were embroiled in controversies centered on the same issue: religion.

The Conversation · 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 · Oct 2

‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election

Speculation that Flávio Bolsonaro will try to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of position could become deciding factor in run-up to Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

As Brazil prepares to vote for a new leader, can Latin American democracies withstand US pressure?

On Sunday, Brazilians will head to the polls for the first round of the 2026 general elections. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a major challenge from a right-wing candidate, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

The Conversation · Oct 2

Brazil's Spy Agency Told Europe: Both the U.S. and Russia Are Meddling in Our Election

Brazil's Abin briefed France and Germany on U.S. and Russian election meddling days before the Oct. 4 vote. Here's what the intel exchange revealed.

Latin Times · Oct 1

Brazil attorney general says meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’ after Trump funding plans revealed

Jorge Messias calls Guardian report ‘an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty’ as nation prepares to go to polls

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

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Latin Times · Oct 1

What the Milwaukee G20 Meeting Actually Delivered for Brazil — No Deal, But a Framework with Critical Minerals

Brazil and the U.S. set up a bilateral trade working group at G20 Milwaukee but no tariff relief. Here's what was agreed, avoided, and what comes next.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

The Guardian view on Lula v the Bolsonaros: the decision of Brazilian voters will affect us all

Editorial: Sunday’s general election is too close to call, with the incumbent president facing the son of the man who attempted a coup against him

Latin Times · Sep 30

Trade War Meets Ballot Box: U.S. and Brazil Face Off in Milwaukee With 4 Days Left to Vote

U.S.-Brazil trade negotiators meet in Milwaukee today as Brazil votes in four days. What the tariff standoff, a revoked ambassador's visa, and diaspora fear mean.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

‘We’re afraid of dying’: Brazilian news site will not cover upcoming elections after threats

Co-founder of independent website Tapajós de Fato said decision was made to protect journalists and their families

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The Independent UK · Sep 29

Brazil's Lula promotes popular betting ban within days of tight election

Brazil has one of the world’s biggest online betting markets, which made more than $4 billion in revenues in 2025, according to an institute that represents most of the platforms operating in the South American nation

Latin Times · Sep 28

Brazil's 2022 Map: Lula's Northeast, Bolsonaro's South, and Four Toss-Up States to Watch Sunday

Brazil votes Oct. 4. See how Lula and Bolsonaro split the states in 2022, from Piauí's 76.86% to Minas Gerais' 0.4-point margin, and what to watch.

Latin Times · Sep 28

Lula's Camp Leads Just 1 of Brazil's 3 Biggest Governor Races

Polls in São Paulo, Rio and Minas Gerais put Lula's camp ahead in only one governor race six days before Brazil's Oct. 4 election.

Latin Times · Sep 28

One in Five Brazilians May Not Vote Sunday for the Presidential Elections. Why Abstention Keeps Climbing

Brazil's abstention rate has risen every election since 2006. Here's what the data says about who may skip Sunday's presidential vote.

The Guardian - US · Sep 28

John Oliver on Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro: ‘Fearmongering and flagrant daddy issues’

The Last Week Tonight host digs into Brazil’s election, with current leader Lula faces a disgraced former president’s son

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Residents find their own way to tackle gang problem in Rio after deadliest-ever police operation

Many Brazilians say the current approach favoring armed confrontations between police and the groups is inefficient and results in indiscriminate loss of life

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

‘Viscerally dedicated to social issues’: behind Lula’s drive to win final term in Brazil’s crunch election

Longtime friend tells of president’s obsession with social justice and fears for country’s future under another Bolsonaro presidency

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