Jair Bolsonaro

Why social media has become an election issue in Brazil’s presidential race
Critics have accused the tech giant Meta of censoring the political campaign of President Lula and favouring Bolsonaro.
Published On 21 Oct 2026
Lula, Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each other ahead of Brazil runoff
Published On 21 Oct 2026
Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil’s fiery first presidential run-off debate
Published On 19 Oct 2026
Brazilian Supreme Court judge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro
Published On 9 Oct 2026
‘No to the father, no to the son’: Thousands march in Rio against Bolsonaro
Published On 7 Oct 2026
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Why Flavio Bolsonaro outperformed the polls in Brazil’s election
Published On 6 Oct 2026
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Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us
Published On 5 Oct 2026
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Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil vote, faces Lula in runoff
Published On 5 Oct 2026
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Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round
Published On 5 Oct 2026

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Brazil election 2026 updates: Lula faces Bolsonaro in a close race

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Crime concerns loom over battle for presidency
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Lula, Bolsonaro offer different visions for Brazil’s environment

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Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election

Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.

Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election

Latest polls suggest Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.

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What to know about Brazil’s 2026 presidential election

Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.

US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before election

Security threats prompt US and Australia to suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before pivotal election day.

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.

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.

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