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Lula re-elected in 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff

78 clusters · 2501 sources · last updated about 1 hour ago

Latest: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins fourth term as Brazil president

As of October 26, 2026, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured re-election as President of Brazil, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a highly polarized runoff. The final count shows Lula receiving 51.79% of valid vote

Brazilian electoral courts broaden digital and campaign-rule

48 clusters · 369 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Brazil's TSE denies claims of removing PL party monitors

Since the October 2026 TSE order, Brazil’s electoral judiciary has expanded its digital monitoring and enforcement. The Mato Grosso Regional Electoral Court (TRE-MT) upheld a 24-hour takedown order against pre-candidate

Acre gubernatorial election heads to second round

22 clusters · 69 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Mailza Assis reelected as Governor of Acre

The Acre gubernatorial election is entering its final stage ahead of the second round on October 25, 2026. Following the first round, official data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) shows Mailza Assis (PP) secured

Lorenzo Pazolini elected Governor of Espírito Santo

5 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Lorenzo Pazolini elected Governor of Espírito Santo

The gubernatorial election in Espírito Santo has concluded with Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) elected as Governor. According to data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Pazolini secured 52.01% of the valid votes,

Omar Aziz elected Governor of Amazonas

6 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Omar Aziz elected Governor of Amazonas

Senator Omar Aziz (PSD) has been elected Governor of Amazonas in the 2026 second-round runoff. With 80.72% of the results processed, Aziz secured 59.39% of the valid votes (1,022,295 votes), defeating Maria do Carmo (PL)

Leão maintains lead in DF runoff election polls

31 clusters · 171 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Celina Leão elected as first woman to govern Distrito Federal

The Distrito Federal gubernatorial runoff between Celina Leão (PP) and Leandro Grass (PT) is intensifying ahead of the October 25 election. Recent polling continues to show Leão with a significant lead. While a Quaest su

Brazil 2026 election: Lula family under legal scrutiny

300 clusters · 1161 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazilian lawmaker seeks hearing on Roberta Luchsinger allegations

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as legal investigations into President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s son, Fábio Luís ‘Lulinha’ da Silva, deepen. Federal Police are investigating suspected influence ped

Entrepreneurship and tax landscape in Brazil

6 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil entrepreneurship faces management and tax challenges

Entrepreneurship in Brazil is characterized by a massive scale of both formal and informal actors. A study commissioned by Natura identifies at least 19 million nanoentrepreneurs, a category defined by annual gross reven

Tocantins gubernatorial election heads to second round

12 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Professora Dorinha announces social and education proposals for Tocantins

Following the first round of voting on October 4, 2026, the Tocantins gubernatorial election will proceed to a second round between Senator Professora Dorinha (União Brasil) and Federal Deputy Vicentinho Júnior (PSDB), a

Cleitinho Azevedo elected governor of Minas Gerais

24 clusters · 198 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Cleitinho Azevedo reaffirms support for Flávio Bolsonaro

Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) has been elected governor of Minas Gerais in the first round of the 2026 elections, securing 55.40% of the valid votes. Azevedo is scheduled to assume office on January 1, 2027, and will

Elmano de Freitas reelected governor of Ceará

30 clusters · 139 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Ciro Gomes coalition seeks annulment of Elmano de Freitas election

The 2026 gubernatorial race in Ceará concluded with the reelection of incumbent Elmano de Freitas (PT) in the first round, securing approximately 53.19% of the valid votes against Ciro Gomes (PSDB), who received approxim

Brazil 2026 elections: Results and campaign incidents

15 clusters · 230 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Minas Gerais elects new federal deputies Weliton Prado and Enes Candido

As the first round of the 2026 Brazilian general elections concludes, several political developments and results have emerged across various states. In Minas Gerais, Enes Candido has secured a seat as a federal deputy w

Tarcísio de Freitas re-elected Governor of São Paulo

59 clusters · 369 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Brazil election results: Tarcísio de Freitas reelected in São Paulo

Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) secured re-election as Governor of São Paulo in the first round of the 2026 elections, receiving approximately 62.8% of valid votes and defeating challenger Fernando Haddad (PT), who ga

Jorginho Mello re-elected governor of Santa Catarina

12 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Jorginho Mello outlines priorities for second Santa Catarina term

The 2026 election cycle in Santa Catarina concluded with incumbent Jorginho Mello (PL) securing re-election in the first round. According to data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Mello obtained approximately 68%

Augusto Cury presidential candidacy in Brazil

13 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Augusto Cury endorses Flávio Bolsonaro for presidential runoff

Augusto Cury, the Avante party candidate for Brazil’s 2026 presidency, positioned himself as a ‘third way’ alternative to the polarization between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Bolsonaro family. Following the first r

Michelle Bolsonaro elected to Senate; begins campaign tour

10 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Michelle Bolsonaro begins campaign tour in Amazonas

Michelle Bolsonaro has been elected to the Senate for the Distrito Federal following the 2026 elections, securing her first mandate with approximately 29% of the valid votes. Bia Kicis (PL) was also elected alongside her

Pernambuco 2026 gubernatorial race and legislative updates

15 clusters · 184 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: PSD and PSB to lead Pernambuco Legislative Assembly in 2027

Following the reelection of Governor Raquel Lyra, the political landscape of the Pernambuco Legislative Assembly (Alepe) has shifted for the upcoming 2027 term. The PSD and PSB have emerged as the two largest blocs in th

Brazilian media consumption and digital shifts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Brazilian broadcast television faces audience retention challenges

The media landscape in Brazil is experiencing a significant shift in how audiences consume information and advertising, driven by the rise of digital platforms. Early reports highlight the emergence of ‘newsfluencers’—co

Religious and demographic trends in Brazilian elections

5 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Brazil religious survey shows rejection of church-based political campaigning

Recent surveys regarding the Brazilian electoral landscape reveal conflicting perspectives on the role of religion in politics. An initial study by the Socio-Anthropological Laboratory of Politics, Art, and Religion (LeP

Brazil public security and technology debate

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Brazil: 86% of population approves AI use in public security

Public security has emerged as a central theme in Brazil, characterized by a tension between technological solutions and concerns over police lethality. A coalition of organizations launched the ‘Segurança, Democracia e