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Brazilians are about to vote. And they're dealing with familiar viral election lies

As Brazilians head to the polls to vote for president, they're being deluged by a wave of falsehoods that echo Donald Trump's claims of a stolen election.

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Lula remains ahead of Bolsonaro as Brazil election looms -poll

Brazil presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva slightly widened his lead over President Jair Bolsonaro less than a week before the South American country's election, a poll by IPEC released on Monday showed.

Reuters

Religion is shaping Brazil's presidential election – but its evangelicals aren't the same as America's

With one week to go before Brazil’s presidential election, the two front-runners are battling for the religious vote.

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Brazil’s agribusiness sector provides fertile ground for Bolsonaro

The agricultural sector has one of the most powerful political lobbies in Brazil, and President Jair Bolsonaro enjoys strong support in the country’s main agricultural states. Many farmers have rallied behind Bolsonaro during his tenure, but will their support be enough to secure him a second term?

France 24

Brazil presidential elections: far-right Bolsonaro supporters go on the offensive

As incumbent Jair Bolsonaro faces off a challenge from left-wing former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (known as “Lula”) in Brazil’s October 2 elections, a group of determined Bolsonaro supporters is mobilising for action, convinced that a communist threat hangs over their country and fiercely defending the sitting president.

France 24

Brazil's election is on a knife-edge – but could offer us hope

AT the end of another bleak year, a little bit of hope might emerge from an unlikely source.

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Bolsonaro, Lula battle for votes in Brazil’s largest state

The front-runners in Brazil’s presidential election are seeking support in the country’s most populous state, where the polling gap between them has narrowed in the last days of the campaign.

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Brazil environmentalist Silva all-in with Lula against Bolsonaro

Prominent Brazil environmentalist Marina Silva, who was environment minister under ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva before breaking with his party, told Reuters she is throwing her full support behind his campaign and did not rule out a role in government if he wins a third term.

Reuters

U.S. tells Lula it plans to quickly recognize Brazil election winner, sources say

U.S. diplomats have assured Brazil's leading presidential candidate, leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, that they will swiftly recognize the winner of next month's election, two sources told Reuters, seeking to avert any attempt to contest a legitimate result or sow chaos after the vote.

Reuters

Lula slightly boosts lead over Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil first round -poll

Brazil's presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva slightly boosted his lead over incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro to 14 percentage points in a poll published on Thursday by pollster Datafolha, less than two weeks before the Oct. 2 first-round vote.

Reuters

A wave of indigenous women run for Brazil's Congress in Bolsonaro backlash

A record number of indigenous leaders, most of them women, are running for federal office in Brazil's election next month, in a backlash against the policies of President Jair Bolsonaro.

Reuters

Presidential candidates vie for Evangelical vote in Brazil

As Brazil prepares for the first round of presidential elections in October, we take a closer look at the importance of the Evangelical Christian vote. Four years ago, the vast majority of that electorate supported Jair Bolsonaro, but today their loyalties are wavering. Our correspondents Fanny Lothaire, Louise Raulais, Julia…

France 24

‘This land belonged to us’: Nestlé supply chain linked to disputed Indigenous territory

Investigation reveals cattle raised on Mỹky territory ended up in global supply chain including food giant

The Guardian - UK

Populism isn’t over. It’s getting an upgrade

Brexit and Trump collided with reality. But rising conservatives like Italy’s Giorgia Meloni are more serious about power

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Brazil's president vents anger at UK petrol prices during visit for Queen's funeral

Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro insisted the price of fuel at a London forecourt, which was being sold at 161.9p per litre. was "practically double the average of many Brazilian states"

Reuters

In divisive election, Brazil's trans candidates face threats, intimidation

At her campaign headquarters, Brazilian congressional hopeful Duda Salabert gently lays out the newspaper clippings sent to her in August. Her photo is on many of the pages, and Nazi swastikas and profanities have been scribbled over them.

Reuters

Bolsonaro's gun laws arm Brazil's brazen bank thieves

In August last year, Brazilian farmer Reinaldo Huijsmans reported a break-in at his house in the town of Maracaju, where thieves stole six legally registered weapons, including a T4 Taurus assault rifle.

The Guardian - US

Bolsonaro tries red scare tactics in Brazil election by raising spectre of Nicaragua

Brazil’s far-right president claims that leftwing rival Lula will repress clergy like Ortega but so far with little apparent success

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Lula widens lead over Bolsonaro ahead of Brazilian vote -poll

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has widened his lead over incumbent Jair Bolsonaro to 10 points ahead of next month's presidential election, a Genial/Quaest poll released on Wednesday showed.

The Independent UK

Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro films his shock at UK petrol prices on trip for Queen’s funeral OLD REDIRECTED

Controversial leader accused of politicking during London visit

Reuters

Brazil's Lula to meet with top U.S. diplomat as election nears

Brazil's leftist presidential front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to meet with the top U.S. diplomat in the country on Wednesday, less then two weeks before the first-round vote in the country's most fraught election in years.

Evening Standard

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro uses Queen’s funeral invite to voice shock at London fuel prices

Controversial leader has been accused of ‘transforming the queen’s funeral into a rally’ as he seeks re-election in South America’s biggest country

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro calls for negotiations to end Ukraine war

]Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has repeated his willingness to foster negotiations to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, calling for a ceasefire but renouncing sanctions and economic isolation

The Independent UK

Met Police handcuff peaceful anti-Bolsonaro protester at demonstration in London

Right-wing Brazilian president accused of turning visit to Queen’s funeral into political rally

The Independent UK

Live updates: UN General Assembly

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, who is seeking reelection next month, used his speech at the U.N. General Assembly to promote the merits of his administration

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