Brazil

Lula campaign scrambles to rebrand before Brazil runoff

People close to the campaign say President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva blames the messaging for failing to reach enough young people and women.

Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro wins big without his name on the ballot

A person wears an image of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro and a US President Donald Trump hat, during the general election, in Brasilia, Brazil, October 4, 2026. REUTERS/Diego Herculano

Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Brazil submit joint bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Argentina’s rugby players ahead of the Test against Australia at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina, on Sept 5.

Brazil markets’ Bolsonaro rally sends stock exchange to record high

Brazil’s right-wing senator and presidential candidate for the Liberal Party Flavio Bolsonaro speaking to supporters following the partial results of the presidential election in Brasilia on Oct 4.

Right-wing wave in Brazil's Congress boosts Bolsonaro camp ahead of presidential runoff

A combination image shows Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) at a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, August 8, 2026, and senator Flavio Bolsonaro (right), the Liberal Party (PL) candidate in Brazil's presidential election, during an event announcing Alfredo Gaspar as Bolsonaro's vice-presidential running mate, in Brasilia, Brazil, August 5, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/

Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first-place finish over Lula

If Flavio Bolsonaro triumphs in the Oct 25 election, the Latin American powerhouse will join a steady rightward march in the region in recent elections.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 5, 2026

A FlyDubai plane carrying passengers to Israel after being diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal arrives at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on Sept 30.

Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro beats polls in presidential vote, faces incumbent Lula in runoff

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party greets people during a campaign rally, one day before the general election, in Santa Barbara do Oeste, Brazil.

Carlo Ancelotti happy as friendly tour provides first building blocks of a new Brazil

Brazil’s forward Samuel Lino gesturing after scoring a goal during the 4-0 friendly win over India in Kolkata on Oct 3.

Brazil tame India in 4-0 friendly win

Soccer Football - International Friendly - India v Brazil - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India - October 3, 2026 Brazil's Estevao celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

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