Brazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro
Close race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.
World
aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?
Lula has remained a symbol for much of the global left amid the rise of the far right in Latin America.
World
aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Latin America’s conservative shift faces its biggest test yet in Brazil election
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva barely leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election polls as analysts say the vote could reshape conservatism in the Americas.
World
foxnews.com
04.10.2026
Brazil elections live: Lula faces Bolsonaro in close presidential race
Voting to begin in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing strong opposition from Flavio Bolsonaro.
World
aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Brazil: A portrait of Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazilians are voting for governors and lawmakers, but the biggest stakes are in the presidential race. Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the contest is seen as a toss-up between President Luiz
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Trump Ally Bolsonaro vs. Lula: Final Polls as Brazil Votes for President
Brazilians will vote on Sunday in a tight presidential race between President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Politics
newsweek.com
04.10.2026
Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-presidentBrazilians go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a highly polarised and high-s
World
theguardian.com
04.10.2026
Brazil polls open in a few hours
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is
World
france24.com
04.10.2026
Brazil presidential vote pits Trump ally against Lula, who is seeking 4th nonconsecutive term
Brazilians are heading to the polls for a high-stakes presidential election
World
abcnews.com
04.10.2026
What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.10.2026
Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election
Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race as Brazil prepares to vote
The race will determine whether Brazil joins a regional rightward shift that has seen conservative allies of the U.S. President win in Chile, Colombia and Peru.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Brazil's 2026 presidential election is kicking off with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied.
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a ru
World
dw.com
04.10.2026
Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election
Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.
World
aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Lula Is the Brazilian Left’s Last Hope—And Its Biggest Problem
The 80-year-old president has crowded out successors. If he loses a re-election bid, it could shut his party out of power for years.
World
wsj.com
04.10.2026
For some Brazilians, this election is a vote on Trump
President Trump says he's been having success winning races in Latin America. As Brazilian voters go to the polls, they're also deciding how much influence Trump should have in their country.
World
npr.org
03.10.2026
Lula or Bolsonaro? Some Brazilian voters say they don't want either
Brazil's election enters its final day of campaigning as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro make their last pitches to voters. Brazilians explain what worries them, and why some still can't choose.
World
npr.org
03.10.2026
Lula and Bolsonaro make final push for votes ahead of Brazil's knife-edge election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is
World
france24.com
03.10.2026
Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns on eve of tight vote
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and persona
World
euronews.com
03.10.2026
Asghar Farhadi Says Films Like ‘Argo’ Perpetuate American White Savior Myth: ‘Who Asked You To Come and Save Us?’
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Twice Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, who is at the Rio Film Festival to present “Parallel Tales,” spoke about the perceived hegemony of American cinema and how Hollyw
Culture
variety.com
03.10.2026