HISTORICAL FACTS: Liberal party - The Untold Story

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 Economic Times · 3h ago

Brazil elections 2026: First-round victories demand a commitment to democracy by the far-right that has not yet been made

The first round of Brazil’s 2026 elections held this Sunday ended with a resounding victory for the far-right Liberal Party (PL). Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the jailed former president, Jair Bolsonaro, came out ahead of the current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with more than 47% of the…

The Conversation · Oct 5

Brazil's Right Is Running Ahead in the Elections for the First Time as Lula and Bolsonaro Head to a Runoff

Flávio Bolsonaro beat Lula in Brazil's first round, locking in an October 25 runoff. Here's what the results mean and what each side faces next.

Latin Times · Oct 5

Party powerbroker's plan to 'execute' political rival

The wife of a former state premier's brother has been grilled for five hours about her alleged involvement in corruption within a right-wing party faction.

AAP · Aug 28

Abbott's 'very informal' role in right-wing lobby group

A right-wing lobby group denies it has any involvement in party stacking claims despite senior Liberal operatives being among its ranks.

AAP · Aug 21

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

A far-right Liberal Party powerbroker has denied he sought $10,000 from Angus Taylor with the federal opposition leader also biting back.

AAP · Aug 13

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

The brother of a former state premier became obsessive about stacking Liberal Party branches but felt slighted for not being paid for his endeavours.

AAP · Aug 5

'Tragic': Liberal MP questioned about son at ICAC

A Liberal MP has told an integrity probe that its proceedings have caused him to limit his contact with his son, who has refused to appear before a watchdog.

AAP · Aug 4

Change or die: how the Liberal Party’s long resistance to reform has left it fighting for life

The Liberal Party of Australia has fallen on hard times. The party has struggled to attract voters and has gone through leadership uncertainty. In his first press conference as leader in February 2026, Angus Taylor said that his party needed to “change or die”.

The Conversation · Aug 2

Dodgy donations, desperate denials in Liberals probe

The first week of an explosive inquiry investigating potential corrupt conduct in the Liberal Party has shown how factionalism thrives behind closed doors.

AAP · Jul 31