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
Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know
Millions of Brazilians are voting in an election featuring two main rivals: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro
World
abcnews.com
03.10.2026
What to know about Brazil’s 2026 presidential election
Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.
World
aljazeera.com
03.10.2026
Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.
World
bbc.co.uk
03.10.2026
The town where 94% voted for Lula — and some now waver
Despite his hallowed status, some voters are growing disaffected with Brazil’s president in Guaribas, the cradle of his flagship Bolsa Família welfare programme
Finance
ft.com
03.10.2026
Flavio Bolsonaro: In the name of the father, sons, and holy ideology
The first round of Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday pits two well-known names in the political ring: Lula vs. Bolsonaro. But it’s not former president Jair Bolsonaro facing off against the inc
World
france24.com
03.10.2026
Donald Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' Faces Biggest Test Yet in Brazil
Brazilians vote Sunday in an election that could test Trump's push to reshape Latin America.
Politics
newsweek.com
03.10.2026
Brazil’s neck-and-neck election offers test for growing pro-Trump Latin American bloc
Sunday’s poll pits the leftist incumbent Lula against the son of a former far-right president convicted of staging a coup‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahe
World
theguardian.com
03.10.2026
Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro draw thousands as campaigns near end
Brazilian President Lula da Silva held his final campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro on Friday
World
aljazeera.com
03.10.2026
Brazil's big political rematch: What to know
Four years after President Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil is back at the ballot box. This time, Lula faces Bolsonaro's son, Flávio, in a high-stakes rematch.
World
npr.org
03.10.2026
US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before election
Security threats prompt US and Australia to suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before pivotal election day.
World
aljazeera.com
03.10.2026
US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election
U.S. consular services and the Australian embassy have closed in Brazil due to security concerns
World
abcnews.com
03.10.2026