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Campaigning begins in Brazil’s tense Bolsonaro-Lula presidential showdown

Brazil's presidential election campaign officially began Tuesday with former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leading all polls against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro amid growing concern of political...

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Campaigning begins in Brazil’s tense Bolsonaro-Lula presidential showdown

Brazil's presidential election campaign officially began Tuesday with former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leading all polls against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro amid growing concern of political...

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Lula, Bolsonaro officially enter campaign season as they court voters

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and his leftist front-running challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva formally launched their campaigns on Tuesday for Brazil's most polarized elections in decades in...

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro and Lula trade jabs in fiery presidential debate

Sparks flew Sunday as far-right President Jair Bolsonaro accused leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of massive corruption—and drew accusations of “destroying Brazil” in return—as they faced off...

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Bolsonaro and Lula trade jabs in fiery presidential debate ahead of the election

Sparks flew August 28 as far-right President Jair Bolsonaro accused leftist rival and former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of massive corruption—and drew accusations of “destroying Brazil” in...

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Bolsonaro rallies supporters at politicised bicentennial celebrations in Brazil

Brushing off accusations of abusing Brazil's national day to bolster his reelection campaign, President Jair Bolsonaro presided over massive, politically charged festivities Wednesday, telling...

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Brazil's democracy under pressure: Bitter presidential race upstages...

Brazil is celebrating its bicentennial. Four weeks before he stands for re-election, President Jair Bolsonaro is opting for a decidedly martial tone to celebrate the 200th anniversary of a South...

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Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula woo Evangelical vote ahead of presidential election

Evangelical Christians make up an estimated 30 percent of Brazil's 213 million people and are considered a key demographic as the country heads to the polls in the October 2 presidential elections....

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The scourge of fake news in Brazil’s presidential election

Just a few weeks ahead of the presidential elections, authorities in Brazil are trying to limit the flood of disinformation circulating online. Although the country is better prepared to deal with...

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Brazil presidential elections: far-right Bolsonaro supporters go on the...

As incumbent Jair Bolsonaro faces off a challenge from left-wing former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (known as “Lula”) in Brazil’s October 2 elections, a group of determined Bolsonaro...

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Brazil’s agribusiness sector provides fertile ground for Bolsonaro

The agricultural sector has one of the most powerful political lobbies in Brazil, and President Jair Bolsonaro enjoys strong support in the country’s main agricultural states. Many farmers have...

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Brazil election: More than 8 million youth are new eligible voters

Brazil is one of just nine countries where 16-year-olds have the right to vote in national elections. There are an estimated 8 million newly eligible young voters for the 2022 elections, as our team...

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Political violence casts a shadow over Brazil’s general election

Upcoming elections in Brazil are the most polarised in recent history and also the most radicalised – across the country, the electoral campaign has been marked by physical attacks, death threats and...

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Lula vs Bolsonaro: Two markedly different visions for Brazil's future

We bring you a special edition on the upcoming elections in Brazil. On October 2, some 156 million Brazilians will head to the polls to elect a third of their senators, 513 deputies, all 27 governors...

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Brazil legislative elections: High rate of black, indigenous, lgbt candidates...

In addition to their president, Brazilians will elect 513 members of parliament on October, 2. The number of women running for office is on the rise, as is the number of black people, indigenous or...

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Brazilian football star Neymar backs Bolsonaro ahead of Sunday election

Brazilian football star Neymar Junior endorsed President Jair Bolsonaro's uphill re-election bid on Thursday, showing his support in a TikTok video as he smiled and danced to a campaign jingle ahead...

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Bolsonaro and Lula trade barbs in feisty final debate ahead of Brazil election

Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva traded heated attacks Thursday in a final debate three days from Brazil's presidential election, accusing each...

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Lula v. Bolsonaro: Brazil’s decisive debate on eve of presidential election

Tens of millions of Brazilians were glued to their TVs late Thursday for the final presidential debate before Sunday's elections. Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro needed a strong performance to...

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Brazil: Exploring the legacy of Lula

He is the candidate of hope and renewal for some, a demon of the past and a symbol of corruption for others. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who became Brazil's first left-wing president in 2002, hopes to...

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Brazil election: A campaign marred by political violence

Brazil is gearing up for the most polarised elections in its recent history. Throughout the country, the electoral campaign has been marred by assaults, death threats and even murders. As the first...

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