Latin America
President Michel Temer is accused of taking bribes in return for helping shape a decree regulating Brazil's ports.
Brazil Elections 2018
by Mia Alberti
by David Child
by Sam Cowie - David Child
Brazil Elections 201808 Oct 2018 02:18 GMT
Workers' Party candidate Haddad faces runoff against far-right Jair Bolsonaro for Brazil's presidency on October 28.
Brazil Elections 201807 Oct 2018 21:59 GMT
Crime and the economy were among the most pressing issues for voters in the contentious ballot.
Brazil Elections 201807 Oct 2018 20:33 GMT
About 147 million voters head to the polls amid spiralling polarisation and converging crises.
The Listening Post07 Oct 2018 08:41 GMT
Bypassing traditional media, Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro has taken his campaign online.
Brazil Elections 201806 Oct 2018 23:47 GMT
Far-right former army captain widens lead over second placed leftist Workers’ Party candidate before October 7 poll.
Latin America06 Oct 2018 13:27 GMT
Fernando Haddad has little time to convince the undecided that he is not the puppet of the imprisoned former president whom he replaced on the ballot.
Counting the Cost06 Oct 2018 13:17 GMT
With widespread corruption, unemployment and rising inequality, apathy grows as Brazilians head to the polls.
The Listening Post06 Oct 2018 10:11 GMT
Is social media driving the campaign of far-right frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro? Plus, online abuse of female journalists.
Brazil06 Oct 2018 01:02 GMT
Young Brazilians face battle to find employment in stuttering economy as presidential poll approaches.
Brazil Elections 201805 Oct 2018 22:43 GMT
While all eyes are on the presidential election, the contest facing congressional candidates continues to heat up.
Brazil05 Oct 2018 06:30 GMT
Jair Bolsonaro opts for one-on-one interview aired during final presidential debate ahead of October 7 poll.
Opinion03 Oct 2018 18:44 GMT
There has been dangerous talk about the role of the military in civilian rule during this election season in Brazil.
by Raphael Tsavkko Garcia
Latin America03 Oct 2018 10:48 GMT
Extreme poverty in Brazil is making some potential voters easy targets for politicians willing to make empty promises and buy votes.
Brazil Elections 201802 Oct 2018 18:03 GMT
A look at how October 7 elections will work and who are the top presidential contenders.
Brazil Elections 201801 Oct 2018 23:40 GMT
After weekend of widespread rallies, divisions continue to deepen as Brazilians prepare to go to the polls on Sunday.