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POLITICSSep 3Boost in polls for Master of Love seeking Brazil presidencyA presidential candidate in Brazil is experiencing a boost in opinion polls. This suggests evolving dynamics in the country's political landscape.bssnews.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSSep 2Lula lead over Flavio Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election , Quaest poll showsA recent poll indicates that Lula's lead over Flavio Bolsonaro has narrowed prior to the upcoming Brazil election. This suggests a tighter race in the political landscape.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSSep 1A Brazilian Supreme Court judge, under suspicion for his ties to a banker imprisoned for corruptionAlexandre de Moraes, the magistrate who condemned Jair Bolsonaro, is accused of ties to Daniel Vorcaro, accused of millionaire fraud. The case stirs up the electoral campaign in Brazil, one month before the presidential elections in which Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro are competing almost neck and neck.Clarín
POLITICSSep 1Elections in Brazil on Jewish holiday ; thousands demand extending voting hoursElections in Brazil are occurring on a Jewish holiday, leading thousands to demand an extension of voting hours. This concerns voting access and religious accommodation during political processes.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 31Elections in Brazil: while his son faces a corruption investigation, Lula's advantage over Bolsonaro narrowsThe president leads his right-wing rival with 47.1% against 42.6% in a hypothetical second round, according to an AtlasIntel poll for Bloomberg News published this Monday. A previous poll conducted in July gave him a six-point difference. But a complaint against "Lulinha" complicatedClarín
POLITICSAug 31Brazil’s China borrowing, Trump accuses 9 Latam countries: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro project Colombian prosecutors are investigating allegations that executives of a Chinese state-owned contractor building the Bogota metro demanded cash from a local subcontractor in exchange for releasing payments owed for work on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31US critical minerals proposals to Brazil go unanswered as China loomsThe United States' proposals to Brazil regarding critical minerals have not been answered, amid concerns about China's influence. This highlights a geopolitical competition for strategic resources.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 30Flavio Bolsonaro seeks to replicate El Salvador's model and promised 500,000 new prison places: "There are few prisoners in Brazil"The candidate for president of Brazil announced that he intends to build maximum security prisons if he comes to power. His words came after meeting with El Salvador's Security Minister, Gustavo Villatoro, in Sao Paulo.Clarín
POLITICSAug 28Brazil enters a new phase of the electoral campaign with Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro under scrutiny for corruption suspicionsRadio and TV propaganda began, with strong cross-attacks between the main presidential candidates. The current president maintains a minimal advantage over his right-wing rival in opinion polls.Clarín
POLITICSAug 28Brazil’s TV and radio campaign blitz begins, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro set for a nasty fightBrazil's top presidential candidates, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, beginning Friday will seek to draw votes through free advertisements on television and radio stations, which…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 26Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro to institute debt ceiling if elected presidentA debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 25In Sao Joao del-Rei, Brazil, a prison without armed guards defies the ultra-repressive model of Salvadoran president Nayib BukeleAt this self-managed facility, reintegration is the priority. The recidivism rate is far lower than that of the traditional system. Yet Flavio Bolsonaro, who is challenging Lula in the October 4 presidential election, wants to take an even tougher approach.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 25US admits defeat in China minerals race. Can Brazil turn panic into processing power?Brazilian Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira revealed that US President Donald Trump and his team conceded during White House talks in May that the United States had lost the critical minerals race to China. The minister made the disclosure in an unscripted speech on Monday to Exposibram, the industry conference run by the Brazilian Mining Institute, in the state of Minas Gerais, responsible for more than 40 per cent of national mineral output. But as the US pours billions of dollars...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24Brazil presidential debate zeroes in on Chinese investment and US tariffsBrazil’s presidential candidates opened the televised campaign season on Sunday with a debate that turned repeatedly to the country’s position between Washington and Beijing. The exchange comes in an election cycle already shaped by American tariffs, a visa dispute over election monitoring and the Lula government’s warming ties with China. Ronaldo Caiado, Augusto Cury and Renan Santos took to the debate stage in Sao Paulo but the lecterns reserved for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Senator...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23Brazil Election Polls : Lula Lead Narrows to SixRecent election polls in Brazil indicate that the lead held by Lula has decreased to six points.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICSAug 22Lula turns to Trump as unlikely ally in Brazil’s clash with Marco RubioBrazil’s president and US secretary of state exchange barbs ahead of the South American country’s electionFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 22Brazil’s Lula seeks end to ‘baseless tariffs’ in call with TrumpBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve their countries’ trade dispute, saying US tariffs were imposed on “baseless” grounds. Washington imposed two new sets of tariffs on the Latin American giant in July, a move that has become a key campaign issue ahead of Brazil’s presidential election in October. Lula – who is seeking a fourth and final term in office – told Trump that the tariffs “negatively affect both Brazil and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 22Brazil Lula urges tariffs resolution in call with TrumpBrazilian President Lula engaged in discussions with Trump regarding the resolution of tariffs. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning trade policies between the two nations.bssnews.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSAug 20Trump Donroe Doctrine is in the hands of a vengeful Brazilian sonThe article discusses the 'Trump Donroe Doctrine' and its influence, suggesting it is now associated with a 'vengeful Brazilian son'. This indicates a potential shift in geopolitical dynamics involving political figures.newsweek.com · United States
POLITICSAug 19Brazilian President Lula seeks Trump call amid growing US - Brazil tensionsBrazilian President Lula is reportedly seeking to speak with former President Trump as tensions between the United States and Brazil escalate. This move suggests an effort to address diplomatic friction between the two nations.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSAug 17Lula and Bolsonaro’s son launch rival bids for Brazil presidencyBrazil’s presidential race is officially underway.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 16Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro return to their strongholds to kick off presidential campaignsBrazil's two main presidential candidates kicked off their campaigns on Sunday, rallying supporters in their political strongholds ahead of what is expected to be a tight October election.…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 16US considers new sanctions on Brazilian judge , FT reportsThe US is reportedly considering imposing new sanctions on a Brazilian judge. This indicates potential diplomatic and political tension between the two nations.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 16Brazil Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro kick off their presidential campaignsBrazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro have officially launched their presidential campaigns. This marks the beginning of the electoral race for the presidency.wboc.com · United States