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POLITICSOct 2Why Brazil's gun lobby is backing Bolsonaro as country heads to pollsAs Brazil heads to the polls, one issue that could influence votes particularly in the rural south is access to firearms. Under Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil became more heavily armed than ever before: the number of registered hunters, shooters and collectors – known by the acronym ‘CACs’ – increased sevenfold in four years. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva promised to reverse this trend, much to the irritation of the powerful gun lobby. France 24’s team in Brazil sent this report.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat as Brazil goes to pollsBrazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend. Lula, on the cusp of 81, will face off against the son of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro in a first-round vote on Sunday, with polls giving him a slight advantage. The pair are neck-and-neck in projections for a potential runoff on October 25, however.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2The fight for power in Independiente: idols, celebrities and strong political ties behind the candidatesGastón Gaudio, Daniel Bertoni, Luciano Nakis, and Enrique Sacco launched their race for the December 13 elections. Behind the four slates, support and relationships that span football, the AFA, the PRO party, and even international business are emerging.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Lula and Bolsonaro clash in final scramble for Brazil presidencySouth China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme CourtAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom largeBrazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.CNBC
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 2Student protests in Chile turn to violent clashes with policeAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2Colombia and Ecuador sign parliamentary declaration against crime and drug trafficking at the XII Ibero-American Parliamentary ForumLos dos representantes de los países latinoamericanos siguen reforzando sus compromisos en seguridad.El Tiempo
POLITICSOct 2Brazil probing possible bomb placed outside Supreme Courtfreemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSOct 2Brazil launches probe into alleged Trump administration plan to fund far-right causes in the countryThe investigation comes as both Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro prepare to contest each other for what is being described as a consequential election in Brazil, that could shape the developing economy’s forecast and future for decades to come.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Guilds, media, and Congress aligned with Abelardo's power of intimidationDetrás de la renuncia del presidente de la Andi en medio de presiones del gobierno hay una táctica más amplia sobre los contrapesos del poder Ejecutivo. The post Gremios, medios y Congreso alineados al poder de intimidación de Abelardo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 2Trump consulted Grok about Venezuelan reaction before capturing Maduro, according to TimeTrump consulted an AI chatbot before Maduro's capture, revealing interest in the impact on Venezuela. Artificial intelligence influences defense decisions in the US, highlighting its use in recent operations.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential raceVoters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2The Bolsonaros…they’re back! Brazil heads to the polls – podcastLatin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday’s historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro hopes to take powerYou would have been forgiven for thinking that when Jair Bolsonaro was convicted in September 2025 of attempting a coup, his political career was finished and his legacy forever tainted.But in the first round of Brazil’s presidential elections this Sunday, another Bolsonaro has genuine hopes of victory – not Jair, but his son Flávio, who ialso campaigning to have his father released released. Continue reading...Guardian World
POLITICSOct 2Sleep informed with the keys for this October 1, 2026Bruce Mac Master renunció a la Andi tras el pulso con el gobierno. El presidente pidió revertir el aumento de la gasolina para octubre. Más acá. The post Duerma informado con las claves de este 1 de octubre de 2026 appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 1Rule of Law Foundation rejects state interference in guildsLo hizo tras la renuncia de Bruce Mac Master a la Andi. Cuestionó que el diálogo con el gobierno dependa de la “permanencia o no de un dirigente”. The post Fundación Estado de Derecho rechaza interferencia del Estado en gremios appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 1Abelardo hands over the works of Ernesto Cortissoz to the Char mayor's officeIt is a temporary agreement for the preparation and modernization phase of Barranquilla airport. Aeronautics will retain control of the runways.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 1Brazil asks to investigate alleged US support for anti-democratic groupsLa Abogacía de Brasil pide investigar un supuesto financiamiento externo que busca influir en la política y debilitar al máximo tribunal.La solicitud surge tras revelaciones de un medio británico sobre desvío de fondos estadounidenses para agendas radicales en Brasil.Clarín
POLITICSOct 1Report: AMLO government’s targeting of journalists and activists could be crimes against humanityMexico News Daily
POLITICSOct 1Brazilian government calls for probe into US funding of far-right causesReport stating that Trump administration directed funds towards right-wing groups comes ahead of presidential election.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1Sheinbaum praise and social media gripes: 5 takeaways from the unveiling of AMLO’s book ‘Pueblo’Two years after leaving office, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has resurfaced to promote "Pueblo," his forthcoming political history of Mexico. The post Sheinbaum praise and social media gripes: 5 takeaways from the unveiling of AMLO’s book ‘Pueblo’ appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
POLITICSOct 1Venezuelan businesswoman arrested in Florida while dropping off her daughter at a friend's houseUna empresaria venezolana fue detenida en Florida cuando dejaba a su hija. Su solicitud de asilo sigue pendiente, y fue llevada a Texas.La detención ocurre en medio de denuncias sobre deportaciones crecientes en Doral, donde su empresa sigue operando sin interrupciones.Clarín
POLITICSOct 1Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America insteadThe diverted funds include tens of millions of dollars that Congress approved for countries affected by the war in Ukraine.Washington Post World
POLITICSOct 1New president of Findeter is close to Abelardo and David BarguilSe trata de María Paula Tejada, amiga del presidente y una de sus líderes de campaña. Fue el enlace en el Caribe de la campaña de Barguil en 2022. The post Nueva presidenta de Findeter es cercana a Abelardo y David Barguil appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía