Why Flavio Bolsonaro outperformed the polls in Brazil’s election
A late right-wing shift, a banking scandal and economic frustration may be behind Bolsonaro’s last-minute gains.
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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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Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential race
Voters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Published On 2 Oct 2026
A political dynasty? Why the Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil’s right wing
For a third election in a row, a Bolsonaro family member is the leading right-wing contender for Brazil’s presidency.
Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running in October’s election for a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil’s president.
Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before Brazil election
The investigation came to light as Brazil’s Supreme Court unseals files related to the Banco Master corruption scandal.
Brazil Supreme Court rift deepens as justice suspends federal police chief
Allegations of misconduct between two justices threaten to pull court into political battles ahead of upcoming election.
From: NewsFeed
Polls suggest tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day
Brazil has marked Independence Day with the two main candidates for October’s presidential election holding events.
Published On 8 Sep 2026
Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justices
The country’s highest court is considering investigations into two judges who have accused each other of wrongdoing.
From: NewsFeed
Lula and Bolsonaro’s son launch rival bids for Brazil presidency
Brazil’s presidential race is officially underway.
Published On 17 Aug 2026
Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election
A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil’s high-stakes presidential election.
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