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Trump says Brazil election looked 'rigged' without giving evidence

The Trump administration has hailed a recent wave of right-wing election victories across South America.

26 October 2026

EU News

'Democracy has won': Europe welcomes Lula's surprise victory in Brazil

European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said.

26 October 2026

World News

From metalworker to Brazil's president: Lula da Silva's rise

Lula broke with his unfavourable record since 1989, winning the runoff after losing the first round, crowning a career that took him from metalworker to Brazil's presidency.

26 October 2026

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Brazil: Thousands flood streets to celebrate Lula's election victory

Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office.

26 October 2026

Brazil

Brazil's Lula clinches election victory as Bolsonaro rejects results

Lula's triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also means Latin America’s largest economy will likely continue defying Trump’s demands, despite the pressure of increased tariffs.

26 October 2026

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Brazil: long queues and river journeys mark decisive presidential vote

Brazilians headed to the polls on Sunday to choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. From canoe journeys in the Amazon to long queues in Rio and a Lula doll in Brasília, voters turned out for the presidential runoff.

25 October 2026

Brazil

Left and Right face off in Brazil's second round presidential election

Lula against Flavio - both candidates in the second-round presidential election in Brazil hold rallies in major cities on the last day of campaigning. With around 20% of the electorate having abstained in the first round, the result is wide open and opinion polls show them neck and neck.

24 October 2026

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Lula supporters spell out his name in Rio waters before Brazil runoff

Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro clash in a tense debate over public spending, corruption and ties to the US, as polls show a tight 51–49 race.

19 October 2026

Brazil

Lula and Bolsonaro spar in TV debate ahead of presidential runoff

Corruption is a top concern for many Brazilian voters ahead of the weekend runoff vote but experts say its greatest impact may not be on which candidates voters choose, but on whether they decide to sit out of the election altogether.

19 October 2026

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Unexpected beach guest: Elephant seal draws crowds in Rio

A southern elephant seal surprised Rio’s Copacabana beachgoers, drawing crowds, photos and social media buzz as officials set up barriers to protect it.

7 October 2026

Business

São Paulo stock exchange surges after Flávio Bolsonaro election result

The Ibovespa, São Paulo's main stock index, had already closed higher on Friday, but after the first-round election results in Brazil the market opened at a new record.

5 October 2026

Europe Today

'Bolsonaro win could put EU-Brazil ties at risk,' says former MEP

A Bolsonaro victory could push Brazil further from the European Union, according to Portuguese political analyst and former MEP João Albuquerque. He says Lula helped bring the two sides closer on trade, climate and democratic values, including progress on the Mercosur deal.

5 October 2026

Europe Today

Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election.

5 October 2026

Brazil

Bolsonaro, Lula to face off in presidential runoff vote on 25 October

Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian senator, presidential hopeful and son to embattled former leader Jair, says he is “very happy” to have led in the first round and heading into the runoff, with incumbent Lula expressing disappointment over “unexpected” results.

5 October 2026

World News

Brazilians vote in first round of presidential election

Nearly 160 million Brazilians were eligible to vote in Sunday's presidential election. Polls close at 17:00 Brasília time. With voting conducted digitally, the first results are expected about three hours later, overnight in Europe

4 October 2026

World News

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 personal attacks.

3 October 2026