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Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro, will face each other in a tightly contested runoff on Oct. 25. The race has sparked new party alliances, legal disputes and intense media scrutiny as Brazil’s political direction hangs in the balance.
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Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a second‑round presidential vote. The contest pits the left‑wing government against a resurgent far‑right led by the former president’s son, amid shifting congressional dynamics and judicial disputes.
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro leads the first round, forcing a second‑round vote against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Markets rally and right‑wing parties coalesce around the Bolsonaro camp as the nation braces for a tightly contested runoff.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a new program, Desenrola MEI, aimed at renegotiating debts for micro‑entrepreneurs. The measure was introduced five days before Brazil's national elections, drawing attention to its political timing and potential impact on the informal economy.
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The country's highest court reversed a lower‑court order that prohibited the use of Brazil’s patron saint in election advertising, days before the national vote. President Lula and former president Bolsonaro have each weighed in, highlighting the political stakes of the decision.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has turned down a televised debate proposed by Globo, seeking instead to postpone a direct clash with Senate candidate Flávio Bolsonaro until the second round. A new Quaest poll shows the two contenders dead‑locked at 42% each, intensifying the electoral standoff.
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State‑level polling suggests incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leads nationally but faces tighter margins in the South. A record overseas voter roll and waning enthusiasm add uncertainty to Brazil's pivotal 2026 election.
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A wave of misinformation centered on Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and a viral 'padroeira' meme has become the third most discussed political subject on Brazil’s social networks. Analysts say the surge reflects both the polarised media environment and the challenges of policing online falsehoods ahead of upcoming elections.
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Brazil's finance ministry is evaluating an upward revision of the 2027 federal budget by as much as 42.3 billion reais. The potential increase is linked to new social and tax measures being debated ahead of the 2026 general elections.
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Brazil's Finance Ministry lowered its 2026 economic growth projection to 2%, down from 2.3%, citing a surge in household indebtedness and a slower post‑pandemic recovery. The revision carries implications for fiscal policy, monetary easing and investor confidence.
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Justice Minister André Mendonça alleged that Supreme Court President Alexandre de Moraes gave false statements and asked Justice Luís F. Fachin to open an investigation. The move intensifies an already fraught relationship between Brazil’s executive and its highest court.
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Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) confirmed the suspension of former prosecutor Deltan Dallagnol's presidential campaign. The ruling narrows the field of candidates ahead of the 2026 election and underscores the court's role in enforcing electoral regulations.