Brazil’s Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro’s son
President leads huge rally in Rio before election on Sunday seen as most important for decadesThe Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has claimed he is the only thing standing in the way o
World
theguardian.com
02.10.2026
How Brazil's two leading presidential candidates are talking about crime
Crime is at the top of voters' concerns in Brazil ahead of Sunday's national elections. Many are calling for tougher measures — part of a broader rightward shift across Latin America.
World
npr.org
02.10.2026
US suspends consular services in Brazil as Lula and Bolsonaro fight for election
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro are pulling no punches in a last-ditch effort to win voters ahead of Sunday's election in Brazil, where the US and Australia suspended co
World
euronews.com
02.10.2026
Why the Trump Administration Is Being Accused of Interfering in Brazil's Election
Brazilians are heading to the polls in what is set to be a decisive moment for Latin America’s largest nation, but the event has been clouded by accusations that the Trump Administration is attempting
World
time.com
02.10.2026
How the Banco Master scandal injected chaos into Brazil’s presidential race
Figures across Brazil's political spectrum have been linked to the scandal in the midst of a key election.
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aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
Brazil’s Lula gears up for ‘last dance’ with run for fourth presidential term
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand for re-election in Brazil on Sunday. At 80, the former steelworker hopes to capitalise on his popularity and economic successes to win a fourth term in o
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france24.com
02.10.2026
Brazil: The craze for candidate merch ahead of elections
Nearly 159 million Brazilians will head to the polling booths on Sunday to vote in general elections. They will elect their new MPs, see two-thirds of the Senate change ranks and, most importantly, vo
World
france24.com
02.10.2026
Brazil: Who is presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro?
He was still relatively unknown in Brazil just a few months ago. The 45-year-old senator is now neck and neck with incumbent President Lula in the polls for the upcoming presidential election. Flavio
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france24.com
02.10.2026
Natalia Silva embraces arduous journey to first title fight at UFC 332 against Wang Cong
The Brazilian standout overcame severe injuries, personal heartbreak and three former champions on her 14-fight win streak to reach her first title opportunity
Sport
cbssports.com
02.10.2026
Paraguay, a tax and political haven for Brazil's far right
Over the past five years, applications for residence permits submitted by Brazilians in Paraguay have more than doubled. Many of them are Bolsonaro supporters who are afraid October's presidential ele
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france24.com
02.10.2026
What's real and what's fake? How AI is impacting Brazil's election race
With just two days to go before the first round of Brazil's presidential election, artificial intelligence is taking centre stage, whether it's a deepfake avatar of former president Jair Bolsonaro to
World
france24.com
02.10.2026
Brazil's election: Lula or Bolsonaro Jr?
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 2: We look at reactions in the French papers after high school blockades turned violent across France. We also look ahead to Brazil's two-round presidential election, wh
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france24.com
02.10.2026
Brazil is holding an election — and for the stock market, there’s more to gain than to lose, says fund manager
Were Flavio Bolsonaro to outperform current polling Sunday, an emerging-market fund manager see the opportunity for a sharp rally in stocks
Finance
marketwatch.com
02.10.2026
Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat as Brazil goes to polls
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend. Lula,
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france24.com
02.10.2026
Brazilians vote this weekend in tight presidential race
Brazil's election this weekend pits Lula against Bolsonaro — this time, Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flávio — in a closely fought presidential race.
Politics
npr.org
02.10.2026
Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme Court
Brazilian president and opposition candidate snub the final debate ahead of the presidential election.
World
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
Lula and Bolsonaro’s mudslinging heats up ahead of weekend vote
The mudslinging between Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his election rival Flavio Bolsonaro has heated up ahead of what is expected to be an extremely close vote this weeken
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france24.com
02.10.2026
‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election
Speculation that Flávio Bolsonaro will try to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of position could become deciding factor in run-up to SundayA row of Biblical proportions has erupted in the run-up to Brazil’
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theguardian.com
02.10.2026
Brazil launches probe into alleged Trump administration plan to fund far-right causes in the country
The investigation comes as both Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro prepare to contest each other for what is being described as a consequential election in Brazil, that could shape the developing economy’s for
World
euronews.com
02.10.2026
Brazil's leading presidential candidates snub TV debate ahead of Sunday's election
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro have snubbed a final chance to debate ahead of the election
World
abcnews.com
02.10.2026