Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

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 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.

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.

Lula, Bolsonaro trade scandal fire in final scramble for votes ahead of Brazil election

Opinion polls predict the vote will go to a run-off on Oct 25, with Lula and Flavio in a dead heat.

Brazilian soccer teams cry foul at Lula's online betting ban

FILE PHOTO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a candidate for reelection for the Workers' Party (PT), sits on the day he announces a national ban on the operation of online betting companies, known locally as \"bets\" and other economic measures aimed at protecting families and working-class households, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

Declining US democracy emboldens global authoritarians: Report

Washington’s retreat from the rules-based international order has weakened confidence in multilateralism and emboldened authoritarian leaders and populists, the report said.

Thousands of Brazilians rally for Bolsonaro in tight presidential race against Lula

Supporters of Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attend a campaign rally in Sao Paulo on Sept 7.

Brazil slaps TikTok owner with $38m fine over data use

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at an election rally in Rio de Janeiro on Aug 22. He has pushed for stronger online protection for children and teenagers as he seeks a fourth term.

Lula retains lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election, Datafolha poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launching his re-election campaign at stadium in Brazil on Aug 16.

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