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PoliticsOct 25Brazil becomes next test for Latin America’s surging conservative movementLula da Silva seeks a fourth presidential term in Brazil in a closely contested second round election with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, as security and safety concerns weigh heavily.Fox News World
PoliticsBreakingOct 25Will Brazilians still choose Lula or will the Bolsonaros further expand their power?De tweede en beslissende verkiezingsronde vandaag in Brazilië is een spannende strijd tussen de zittende linkse president Lula da Silva (80) en de radicaal-rechtse kandidaat Flávio Bolsonaro (45), zoon van de veroordeelde ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. Maar wie na vandaag de nieuwe president van Brazilië ook wordt, de macht van de familie Bolsonaro is al fors toegenomen. Na de eerste verkiezingsronde, drie weken geleden, won niet alleen Bolsonaro's radicaal rechtse Partido Liberal ( PL) flink in het Nationaal Congres, ook verschillende familieleden wonnen persoonlijk zetels. De echtgenote van exNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 25Brazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and right-wing Flavio BolsonaroThe high stakes election will decide whether Brazil will move toward the right or retain a leftist government.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 25What to Know About Brazil’s Election as Bolsonaro Faces Off With LulaLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a narrow race that could redefine the future of Latin America.NYT World
PoliticsOct 25Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight raceBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 25Indigenous communities worry Brazil’s election could hurt environmentBrazil's indigenous communities say they’re concerned by how the election outcome could impact environmental protectionsAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 25Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right BolsonaroGuardian World
PoliticsOct 25Brazil 2026 presidential elections: Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro closed their campaigns with massive rallies before the second roundCerca de 159 millones de electores están convocados a las urnas para definir quién asumirá la Presidencia de Brasil el próximo 5 de enero de 2027.El Tiempo
PoliticsOct 25What to know as Brazilians choose between Lula and Bolsonaro in tense presidential runoffBrazilians are set on Sunday to choose between leftist incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in the runoff vote of a deeply polarizing presidential election, and one which will determine whether the US significantly expands its growing influence in Latin America.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 25Brazilian democracy in the balance as voters consider giving the Bolsonaros another chanceLula has spent weeks highlighting corruption allegations surrounding Flávio Bolsonaro, but signs are that many voters may be willing to look past themIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 25Brazil faces a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stakeBrazil is heading into a tense presidential runoff election between Lula and Bolsonaro, with the outcome potentially impacting US influence across Latin America. This highlights a critical political moment with broader geopolitical consequences.goskagit.com · United States
PoliticsOct 25Bolsonaro and Lula face off in knife-edge Brazil electionLack of buses and ferries adds to tense contest as rightwing challenger seeks to oust leftist president and bring country closer to TrumpFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 25Brazil decides whether to hand over all power to the Bolsonaros or give Lula one last chanceEl senador ultra y el presidente izquierdista se disputan la presidencia en unas elecciones reñidas como nuncaEl País
DisasterOct 25Video: crane fell on a major avenue in Brazil after being hit by a train; two people saved themselves by secondsEn las imágenes se observa a un peatón y a un motociclista pasar por el tramo de la avenida poco antes de que la grúa cayera.El Tiempo
PoliticsOct 25Being Messi in BrazilIn the final stretch of the Brazilian elections, Lula seeks to be inspired by Messi to achieve a historic comeback. But football also confronts him with clubs over his offensive against sports betting.Clarín
PoliticsOct 25Brazil Lula , Bolsonaro close arguments to voters ahead of nail - biting election runoffLula and Bolsonaro are concluding their arguments to voters ahead of an upcoming election runoff in Brazil. This signifies the final stages of a closely contested democratic process.thegazette.com · United States
PoliticsOct 25Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck after bitter runoff campaignTrailing far-right Flavio Bolsonaro after the first round of the presidential election on October 4, President Lula has since benefited from a massive turnout from supporters. He has also taken a few last-minute measures in an attempt to secure a fourth term.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 25Brazilians go to polls today with left-winger and son of Trump ally neck and neckBrazilians are going to the polls today to elect a president in a run-off vote that is being closely watched around the world.Sky News World
PoliticsOct 24Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's sonFlávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned ex-president, is challenging Lula, who is seeking a fourth term in office.BBC World
PoliticsOct 24Brazil Lula , Bolsonaro close arguments to voters ahead of nail - biting election runoffBrazilian candidates Lula and Bolsonaro are concluding their arguments to voters ahead of a closely contested election runoff. This reports on the final stages of a significant political campaign.rockymounttelegram.com · United States
PoliticsOct 24Brazil Lula , Bolsonaro close arguments to voters ahead of nail - biting election runoff – Winnipeg Free PressLula and Bolsonaro are making their final arguments to voters before a closely contested election runoff in Brazil.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
PoliticsOct 24Brazil’s Lula, Bolsonaro draw thousands to election-eve ralliesThe pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 24Brazil’s candidates hold final rallies before knife-edge run offBrazil’s candidates hold final rallies before knife-edge run offAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterBreakingOct 24Train slams into crane that collapsed onto railway line in BrazilVideo shows the moment a train collided with a crane that had fallen onto railway tracks in Brazil.Al Jazeera [en]