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PoliticsOct 21Lula, Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each other ahead of Brazil runoffMessaging service WhatsApp and parent company Meta are embroiled in legal attacks by Brazil's presidential candidates.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 21Brazil presidential candidates seek to disqualify each otherPresidential candidates in Brazil are attempting to disqualify each other from the election. This indicates intense political conflict and potential instability in the electoral process.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
PoliticsOct 21Days before Brazil’s run-off, Lula and Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each otherIn the latest showdown from Brazil’s increasingly rancorous presidential race Tuesday, both candidates called for the disqualification of their rivals over allegations of social media malfeasance, according to court filings and campaign officials. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign said Tuesday they will request the disqualification of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro on Wednesday over alleged election interference by tech giant Meta. Later Tuesday, Bolsonaro’s team struck back with...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 21Meta denies interfering in Brazil elections after complaint from Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for alleged favoritism towards Flávio BolsonaroAmbas campañas denunciaron restricciones en redes ante la justicia en unos comicios con encuestas apretadas de cara al próximo domingo.El Tiempo
PoliticsOct 21Meta tells Brazil electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday voteMeta informed Brazil's electoral court that it applies equal treatment to political figures Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro before an upcoming vote. This addresses concerns about social media neutrality during an election.lancasteronline.com · United States
Sci & TechOct 21Brazil’s family farming backbone embraces Chinese AI to reverse vital sector’s declineThe family farmers who produce the lion’s share of Brazil’s staple foods are opening their arms to cutting-edge Chinese artificial intelligence in a bid to modernise operations and secure their future. Brazil and China agreed to a five-year cooperation programme in September aimed at giving smallholders – the backbone of the Brazilian agricultural sector – an AI boost after a decade of declining employment and limited access to affordable technology. Representatives of the Brazilian Agricultural...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 21Meta tells Brazil electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday voteMeta has informed Brazil's electoral court that it applies equal treatment to political candidates ahead of an upcoming Sunday vote. This relates to election fairness and platform neutrality during an electoral period.canoncitydailyrecord.com · United States
PoliticsOct 20Meta tells Brazil electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday voteMeta has informed Brazil's electoral court that it treats political figures Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally in the lead-up to Sunday's vote. This addresses concerns about platform neutrality during an election in Brazil.republicanherald.com · United States
PoliticsOct 20Lula's campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonoro from Brazil presidential vote over Meta 'interference'President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social media interference from US tech giant Meta as Brazil’s presidential race intensifies ahead of Sunday’s runoff. The petition that will be submitted to the country's top electoral court claims "algorithmic manipulation" by Meta to suppress Lula's campaign content and boost Bolsonaro.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 20Meta tells Brazil electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday voteMeta informed Brazil's electoral court that it applies equal treatment to content related to Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in the lead-up to an upcoming Sunday vote. This addresses concerns about platform neutrality in an election.timesherald.com · United States
PoliticsOct 20Brazil's government responded to Milei over new insults against Lula and accused him of 'repeating lies'It was through a statement and in response to the libertarian, who this Tuesday wrote that he hoped that 'the leftist thief' and 'machirulo' -referring to Lula- 'does not steal the election'.Clarín
PoliticsOct 20Flavio Bolsonaro’s ‘corrupto’ stunt sparks viral meme before Brazil election runoffFar-right presidential candidate’s TV debate swipe at rival backfires as people take to social media to parody itTo Flávio Bolsonaro and his publicists, it must have seemed an ingenious idea that would expose his rival’s supposed crookedness on the eve of Brazil’s presidential election.But the far-right politician’s decision to attend a primetime television debate against his leftwing opponent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with the word “corrupto” (corrupt) written on the palm of his hand has backfired. Continue reading...Guardian World
HealthOct 20Highly contagious viral disease detected on a commercial poultry farm in BrazilIt was in the state of Santa Catarina. The government of that country states that poultry consumption remains safe. In 2024, China suspended its chicken imports from the state of Rio Grande do Sul due to the detection of a case of the virus.Clarín
BusinessOct 20Euro today in Brazil: price and quotation of the currency this Tuesday, October 20, 2026Mirá la cotización del euro en Brasil, su variación y los valores de referencia.Cómo es la tendencia de la moneda europea en lo que va del año.Clarín
WorldOct 20The Finger cutter and the Brazilian Escobar : the men accused of bringing cocaine cartels to Europe | DrugsThe article details individuals accused of being key figures in bringing cocaine cartels from Brazil to Europe. This highlights major international drug trafficking operations and their alleged leaders.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 20Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and BolsonaroLula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.Le Monde [en]
BusinessOct 19After October 17 violence, French tourism industry fears damage to country's appeal: 'My family in Brazil told me not to go to Paris'After a weekend marked by urban violence, tourists in Paris remain cautious but are not changing their plans. Industry professionals, however, fear lasting repercussions.Le Monde [en]
CyberOct 19Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatmentA judge also doubled the daily fine for noncompliance with a previous court order governing political content.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 19Video shows how police rescued a kidnapped girl after she winked at officers to alert them in BrazilLa menor logró alertarlos con una discreta señal y su padre fue detenido.El Tiempo
PoliticsOct 19In Brazil, corruption hangs over the Lula-Bolsonaro duelRÉCIT - Les deux candidats à la présidentielle sont accusés d’être mêlés à des scandales de corruption, comme un célèbre juge de la Cour suprême.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 19Elections in Brazil, LIVE: who won the debate between Lula and Bolsonaro, latest polls and countdown to the runoffEverything left by the one-on-one between the candidates, full of clashes and taunts. Next Sunday, the new President will be elected.Clarín
CyberOct 19Brazil court orders Meta to prove it gives Lula, Bolsonaro campaign content equal treatmentBrazil’s top electoral court has given Meta 24 hours to prove it is treating campaign content from incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro equally on its online platforms, threatening a daily fine for noncompliance. The ruling follows allegations from Lula's campaign that the social media giant is suppressing Lula’s campaign content ahead of Sunday’s closely contested presidential runoff.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 19Podcast The Day: how the Bolsonaro dynasty conquers BrazilFlávio Bolsonaro, de zoon oud-president Jair Bolsonaro, maakt goede kans om komend weekend bij de verkiezingen in Brazilië president te worden. Een van de eerste dingen die hij dan zal doen is gratie verlenen aan zijn vader, die in de 27 jaar celstraf kreeg voor een couppoging. Deze aflevering van De Dag luister je via NPO Luister en alle andere podcastapps. Bevalt het? Vergeet je dan niet te abonneren. Naast Flávio Bolsonaro dringen ook andere Bolsonaro's door tot machtige posities, vertelt correspondent Nina Jurna in deze podcast. Hoe kan het dat Brazilië ondanks alle gebeurtenissen deze famNOS Buitenland
DisasterOct 19Amazon deforestation hits record low in Brazil, but El Niño and a tight election threaten progressDeforestation fell almost 42% in a year, but a possible change in president could reverse the trend.EuroNews [en]
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