Amazon deforestation and unemployment post record readings during Lula's term
Lula's record includes Amazon deforestation at a four-decade low and unemployment at a historic low.
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Brazil Presidential Election 2026
Brazil's 2026 presidential election, including environmental policy, deforestation efforts, and campaign developments ahead of the October 25 runoff.
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2026-10-04 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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Flávio Bolsonaro admitted accepting about $12 million from Daniel Vorcaro for a film
Flávio Bolsonaro has admitted accepting about $12 million from former banker Daniel Vorcaro to produce a film about his father's life.
Lula characterized Bolsonaro as a threat to democracy during the campaign
In the lead-up to the vote, Lula frequently described Bolsonaro as a threat to democracy.
Lula's government promised free public transportation on weekends
Lula's government promised free public transportation on weekends as part of incentives since the first round of voting.
Flávio Bolsonaro denies US government is helping his campaign
Flávio Bolsonaro has touted his proximity to the White House and denies that the US government is helping his campaign.
Lula is a left-of-center politician who first governed Brazil from 2003 to 2010
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the incumbent candidate, is a left-of-center politician who first governed Brazil between 2003 and 2010.
Lula beat Jair Bolsonaro in 2022 by the narrowest margin since 1985
Four years before the runoff, Lula defeated Jair Bolsonaro by the narrowest margin since Brazil's return to democracy in 1985.
Brazilian voters cast ballots in presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilian voters went to the polls on October 25, 2026, for a presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump said he is watching the election and declined to endorse a candidate
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump said he is watching the Brazilian election but declined to endorse either candidate.
Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption, money laundering and tax evasion
Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption, money laundering and tax evasion in connection with the film payments case involving Daniel Vorcaro.
Trump administration imposed high tariffs on Brazilian exports
The Trump administration imposed high tariffs on Brazilian exports.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro hold opposing views on US relations, climate and social welfare
The two candidates hold opposing positions on issues including relations with the United States, climate change and social welfare.
Flávio Bolsonaro called for better trade deals with the Trump administration
Flávio Bolsonaro has said Brazil needs to strike better deals with the Trump administration, including in the rare minerals sector.
Flávio Bolsonaro pledged to seek amnesty for his father if elected
Flávio Bolsonaro has promised to seek an amnesty for his father, Jair Bolsonaro, if he wins the election.
Brazil's Senate approved a proposal to end the six-day working week
Brazil's Senate approved a proposal to end the six-day working week, a measure backed by the government.
Brazil's next president will appoint at least three of 11 Supreme Court justices
Due to upcoming retirements, Brazil's next president will appoint at least three of the 11 Supreme Court justices during the next term.
Lula spent more than a year in prison on corruption convictions later annulled
Lula spent more than a year in prison on corruption convictions that were subsequently annulled.
Flávio Bolsonaro finished more than 2.2 million votes ahead of Lula in first round
In the first round of Brazil's 2026 presidential election, Flávio Bolsonaro received more than 2.2 million more votes than Lula. More than 33 million of nearly 160 million registered voters did not turn out.
Lula warned of risks of US intervention in Brazilian elections
Before the runoff, Lula criticized the US president and spoke about the risks of US intervention in Brazilian elections.
Former president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced and is under house arrest over alleged coup attempt
Former president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced in connection with an alleged coup attempt and is currently under house arrest.
Flávio Bolsonaro pledged to push for judicial reform
Flávio Bolsonaro has promised to push for judicial reform and has long criticized the Supreme Court, which has been affected by a corruption scandal.
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About 160 million Brazilians called to polls for presidential runoff
About 160 million Brazilians vote October 25 to choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in the runoff.
Brazil's runoff election scheduled for October 25 amid tight polling
Brazil's October 25 runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro shows tight polling with approximately 160 million eligible voters.
Brazil's Amazon and Cerrado hit conservation milestones as election looms
Brazil achieves historic deforestation lows in Amazon and Cerrado as environmental record becomes election issue.
Polling tightens as Brazil enters final stretch before October 25 runoff
Recent polling reveals tight race between Lula and Bolsonaro as runoff enters final stretch.
Parliament approves 40-hour work week, reshaping Brazil's labor landscape
Parliament approves 40-hour work week, eliminating Brazil's six-day labor system amid campaign accusations of political opportunism.
Brazil's electronic voting system earns security and transparency praise
Brazil's electronic voting system praised for security and transparency in 2026 election.
Runoff contenders adopt divergent strategies as moderates withhold backing
Runoff finalists adopt opposing positions on U.S. relations and social priorities while moderate candidates withhold endorsements.
Lula and Bolsonaro clash over U.S. election interference allegations
Lula accuses Trump administration of interference; Bolsonaro vows to strengthen U.S. ties.
Runoff scheduled as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro advance to final round
Brazil's runoff scheduled between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, with new president inaugurated January 5, 2027.
US imposes sanctions on Brazil over Bolsonaro trial proceedings
US sanctions Brazil over Bolsonaro trial amid presidential election.
Bolsonaro campaign emphasizes security and fiscal discipline platform
Bolsonaro campaign emphasizes security and fiscal discipline as primary platform priorities.