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“Brazil's tight election raises questions over fate of its climate-finance push SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, Oct 8 - Brazil's tight presidential election has some investors, executives and climate-focused businesses worried that a government led by conservative Senator…”

“Brazil markets’ Bolsonaro rally sends stock exchange to record high SAO PAULO/BRASILIA - Brazil’s main stock exchange surged to a record high on Oct 5 as the country’s markets cheered on right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro’s better-than-expected finish in the…”

“Right-wing wave in Brazil's Congress boosts Bolsonaro camp ahead of presidential runoff SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, Oct 5 - Brazil's right-wing Liberal Party, home to Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential bid, emerged as the biggest winner in congressional…”

“…lsonaro and Lula clash on living costs, corruption in final Brazil election debate SAO PAULO, Oct 23 - Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sparred over the cost of living and traded personal attacks on Friday in the last…”

“Lula, Bolsonaro hold calmer debate before Brazil election AI generated RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro debated more diplomatically than usual on Oct 23, although neither held back with…”

“In the months before election campaigning began, they instructed US diplomats in Brazil that it was US policy to restore former President Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s leader – even though he had been disqualified from office for plotting a coup in 2022, when he…”

“During congressional elections that took place alongside the first round of this month's presidential vote, a number of younger, social media-savvy candidates dominated their races.”

“Foreign diplomats in Brazil discuss quick recognition of runoff winner BRASÍLIA, Oct 23 - Foreign diplomats in Brasilia are discussing a rapid recognition of whoever wins Sunday's presidential runoff, four ambassadors told Reuters, seeking to ward off any…”

“…o Bolsonaro BRASILIA, Oct 22 - Rony Amaral, 71, is terrified right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro will slash healthcare and pension spending if he wins Sunday's runoff vote, so he is supporting leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva…”

“Brazil's Bolsonaro sets terms for records release after Lula's disclosure challenge BRASILIA, Oct 21 - Brazilian presidential candidate Senator Flavio Bolsonaro imposed conditions on Wednesday to disclose his bank, tax and telephone records after a challenge…”

“Meta’s London-based oversight board also said it had identified recurring failures with content about Brazil’s presidential elections and the US congressional elections.”

“Meta has denied taking any actions to favour one side in the election, but previously said that some of Lula’s campaign ads had been mistakenly deactivated due to technical errors not isolated to Brazil.”

“‘Liar’, ‘clown’: Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate AI generated Sao Paulo – Firing off personal attacks, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro held an acrimonious first debate on Oct 18, a week before…”

“Meta employees said Lula's accounts were hindered during Brazil election, Folha reports SAO PAULO, Oct 16 - Employees at Meta acknowledged in internal communications that the Instagram accounts of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were negatively…”

“Lula pledges free weekend transit nationwide as Brazil runoff nears BRASILIA, Oct 15 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday he will send Congress a constitutional amendment guaranteeing free weekend public transport nationwide, the…”

“Brazil candidates focus fiscal plans on voter-friendly measures before runoff BRASILIA, Oct 15 - As Brazil's presidential runoff campaign enters its final stretch, both candidates are focusing plans for fiscal adjustments on politically palatable measures,…”

“Brazil’s left-wing leader, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva – who has vowed to end illegal deforestation by 2030 – faces populist right Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff presidential election on Oct 25.”

“Rallying in Sao Paulo, presidential candidates seek votes and political support SAO PAULO, Oct 11 - With Brazil's polarized presidential election entering its final stretch, candidates rallied supporters and politicians on Sunday in Sao Paulo, the nation's…”

“Flavio Bolsonaro slightly ahead of Lula in Brazil runoff, Datafolha poll shows SAO PAULO, Oct 8 - Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is slightly leading President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a simulated scenario of the October 25 presidential runoff, a…”

“Bolsonaro wins endorsements from right-wing rivals for Brazil election runoff RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, Oct 5 - Senator Flavio Bolsonaro received on Monday endorsements from Ronaldo Caiado and Romeu Zema, two right-wing politicians who ran against him in…”

“Brazil’s Bolsonaro takes slim early lead as results trickle in for high-stakes election Senator Flavio Bolsonaro took an early lead as Brazil began reporting results on Oct 4 afternoon in the first round of a tight presidential election, following a campaign…”

“Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round vote SAO PAULO/SANTA BARBARA D'OESTE, Brazil, Oct 3 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday ahead of Sunday's…”

“How Brazil's election winner could reshape its institutions as vacancies mount BRASILIA, Oct 2 - Brazil's next president is set to inherit an unusually large number of appointments to the country's most powerful institutions, with vacancies piled up at the…”

“Brazil probing possible bomb placed outside Supreme Court AI generated BRASILIA – Brazilian police are investigating a possible bomb placed in a backpack thrown outside the Supreme Court, the country’s highest tribunal reported on Oct 1, three days before…”

“Privately, they say they view Brazil's election as a potential early warning sign for France's own presidential election next year.”

“Brazil's Supreme Court annulled his convictions in 2021, restoring his political rights and paving the way for his return to the presidency the following year. • Should she be cleared to run, Fernández would still face political hurdles, analysts said,…”

“In final election fight, Brazil's Lula carries hopes of Latin America's receding left BRASILIA, Sept 29 - When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month, he used one of the world's…”

“At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election Sept 22 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva used his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to warn against foreign interference in Brazil's October election…”

“As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 22 - Brazil has opened a new front against organized crime to keep candidates suspected of criminal ties off the ballot at October's general…”

“Brazil's Lula holds lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of election, Datafolha poll shows SAO PAULO, Sept 17 - Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a narrow numerical lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a potential runoff in the October presidential…”

“Brazil's Lula raises welfare benefit ahead of October election BRASILIA, Sept 17 - Brazil's Planning Minister Bruno Moretti announced on Thursday a 15% increase in cash transfers under the country's flagship welfare program Bolsa Familia, as President Luiz…”

“Brazil's top court to decide on unprecedented probe of sitting justice BRASILIA, Sept 15 - Brazil's Supreme Court is set to hold an unprecedented hearing on Tuesday to decide whether to investigate one of its most powerful justices over allegations that he…”

“The evangelical Supreme Court justice shaping Brazil’s election BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, Sept 10 - Thousands of Brazilians rallied in Sao Paulo on Monday to boost right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, just weeks before the country's October 4…”

“Bolsonaro son to hold rallies as Brazil court crisis offers opening against Lula SAO PAULO, Sept 7 - Brazil's opposition is set to take to the streets on Independence Day on Monday, as right-wing presidential hopeful Senator Flavio Bolsonaro seeks to…”

“Lula's lead narrows in potential Brazil presidential runoff, Atlas/Bloomberg poll shows SAO PAULO, Aug 31 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva would win a potential second-round vote in the October presidential election against opposition Senator…”

“Opposition presidential contender Fernando Dias, 47, said the takeover derailed an election that he was poised to win.”