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...
View ArticleCampaigning 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...
View ArticleLula, 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...
View ArticleBrazil’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...
View ArticleBolsonaro 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...
View ArticleBolsonaro 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...
View ArticleBrazil'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...
View ArticleBrazil'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....
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleBrazil 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...
View ArticleBrazil’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...
View ArticleBrazil 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...
View ArticlePolitical 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...
View ArticleLula 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...
View ArticleBrazil 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...
View ArticleBrazilian 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...
View ArticleBolsonaro 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...
View ArticleLula 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...
View ArticleBrazil: 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...
View ArticleBrazil 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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