How a scandal engulfing Brazil’s top court could return the Bolsonaros to power The judge who helped convict Jair Bolsonaro is caught up in a crisis that could benefit his son and damage Lula The Guardian - UK · 11h ago
Fake News, a Patron Saint, and a Debate: How Brazil's Runoff Campaign Became a Battle Over Faith A debunked Aparecida hoax reshaped Brazil's presidential runoff. Here's what diaspora voters and the Oct. 18 debate mean for the race. Latin Times · Oct 12
More than 119 million Brazilians voted in the Oct. 4 election – including about 21,000 Florida residents More than 119 million Brazilians voted on Oct. 4, 2026, in the national elections to select the country’s next president and the governors of all 27 states, among other government officials. The Conversation · Oct 12
Marina Silva on Flávio Bolsonaro: He will try to finish his father’s ‘perverse project’ to destroy the Amazon Exclusive: Former Brazilian environment minister warns of destruction as far-right scion favourite to become president The Guardian - UK · Oct 10
Brazil's Supreme Court Moves Against Eduardo Bolsonaro Four Days After His Brother's Historic First-Round Win Brazil's top court ordered Eduardo Bolsonaro arrested days after his brother's first-round lead — a move analysts say may boost Flávio's runoff odds. Latin Times · Oct 10
Lula's government in Brazil lowers fuel prices ahead of runoff vote against Flávio Bolsonaro Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government announces new measures to lower fuel prices The Independent UK · Oct 9
"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
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro wins support of third-place candidate in presidential race Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro secured third-place finisher Augusto Cury's endorsement on Thursday, strengthening his position against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the runoff. Cury won nearly three percent in Sunday's first round. A Datafolha poll put Bolsonaro ahead with 52 percent against Lula's 48… France 24 · Oct 9
Brazil's Runoff on Oct. 25: One Campus, 41,000 South Florida Votes, No Mail-in Option — All You Need To Know South Florida Brazilians vote Oct. 25 at one Miami campus. No mail-in ballot. Full guide: location, documents, deadlines, and what changed after round one. Latin Times · Oct 8
Flávio Bolsonaro's First-Round Lead Sent the Brazilian Real Surging - R$4.50 BRL/USD Exchange Rate Coming? Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula in Brazil's first round, sending the real up 4%+ and Ibovespa to a record. Here's what Miami investors must do before October 25. Latin Times · Oct 8
Thursday news quiz: porridge prizes, tasteless T-shirts and a dog called Diesel Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare? The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Thousands protest Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, fearing far-right return Thousands of people joined a student march in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to protest against presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil's October 25 presidential runoff. Bolsonaro led Sunday's first-round vote, prompting demonstrators to rally behind incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and oppose the far right's… France 24 · Oct 7
Brazilian students in Rio de Janeiro march against the prospect of another Bolsonaro presidency Thousands of Brazilian students have marched in Rio de Janeiro against the possibility of Flávio Bolsonaro winning the presidency The Independent UK · Oct 7
‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil After a surprise first-round victory, critics suggest son of disgraced ex-president could seek to continue his father’s authoritarian project The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not led to success at polls
The Conversation · Oct 6 Republicans continue to slide in US polls, four weeks before midterm elections Four weeks before the November 3 US midterm elections, Republicans trail Democrats by 9.6 points on the generic ballot in analyst Nate Silver’s midterm forecast model.
Latin Times · Oct 6 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.
International Business Times · Oct 6 Brazil Stocks Rocket Higher After Election: Bolsonaro's Runoff Chances Jump to More Than 80% Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, finished Sunday's vote with about 47% of valid ballots, compared with roughly 45% for his opponent and current Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Brazil election: Bolsonaro’s son Flavio surges as father’s political comeback gathers pace Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, remains under house arrest while his family gains political power. His son Flavio Bolsonaro won a surprising victory in the presidential election's first round. The right-wing Liberal Party saw significant success, indicating growing public support despite Jair's legal challenges. The new Congress will…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6 Flávio’s surprise first-round election win highlights rapid rise of Brazil’s House of Bolsonaro Four members of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro’s family have been elected to office, most notably his wife and son Flávio, who won the first round of voting to be Brazil’s new president
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 Beyond the Ballot: How Flávio Bolsonaro's Unexpected Lead Triggered the Biggest Market Day in Brazil's History Brazil's Ibovespa crossed 200,000 for the first time after Bolsonaro's election surprise. What the historic rally means for trade and remittances.
Latin Times · Oct 5 Brazil's Electoral Map Just Shifted: 3 Key States Flipped in Round 1. What It Means for the Oct. 25 Runoff Flávio Bolsonaro won 15 states and Minas Gerais flipped right. Here's what Brazil's first-round map means for the October 25 runoff.
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Indigenous, environmental groups warn far-right gains in Brazil’s Congress threaten protections Indigenous and environmental groups in Brazil are worried about the country's recent election results
The Conversation · Oct 5 Brazil election: Authoritarian right gain an edge, fueled by voter apathy and discontent The far-right bubble that has seen populist rightist figures elected across Latin America spilled over and flooded the ballot box in Brazil’s general elections held on Oct. 4, 2026 – fueled by a discontented and distrustful public. In spite of voting being mandatory in the country for literate citizens aged…