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Lula re-elected in 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff

78 clusters · 2516 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil election polls failed to predict Lula's second-round victory

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

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Brazil 2026 election: Campaigning, legal scrutiny, and risks

59 clusters · 935 sources · last updated

Latest: Flávio Bolsonaro contests Lula's reelection and seeks legal action

The 2026 Brazilian election cycle has intensified, marked by diverse campaign strategies, significant legal challenges, and warnings of external interference. Presidential candidates, including Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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Brazil 2026 election: Lula family under legal scrutiny

300 clusters · 1161 sources · last updated

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

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Brazilian election: Debate rules and candidate transparency

8 clusters · 297 sources · last updated

Latest: Protesters demand real-time fact-checking at Globo during presidential debate

Media organizations in Brazil faced significant challenges scheduling election debates due to candidate refusals. In September, the consortium ‘O Momento da Decisão’ canceled scheduled debates after frontrunners Luiz Iná

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Fiscal and policy gaps in Brazilian elections

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil: Lula proposes new popular finance secretariat

As the 2026 election approaches, Brazilian political discourse remains focused on scandals and social issues, often sidelining structural fiscal concerns. While candidates have outlined sectoral priorities, recent analys

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Bolsonaro and Lula head to 2026 runoff as governors rally

10 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: LGBT rights and social mobilization intensify in Brazil

Following the first round of the 2026 Brazilian presidential election on October 4, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) leads President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) with 47.03% to 45.16% of valid votes. While some reports ch

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Brazilian electoral courts broaden digital and campaign-rule

47 clusters · 369 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil election: Real strengthens as TSE restricts disinformation

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

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Eduardo Braide elected governor of Maranhão

31 clusters · 88 sources · last updated

Latest: Maranhão government establishes transition commission for incoming administration

Eduardo Braide (PSD) was elected governor of Maranhão in the first round of the 2026 elections, securing approximately 54% of the valid votes. He defeated Orleans Brandão (MDB), who received roughly 34.68%, and Felipe Ca

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Brazilian electoral campaigns and 2026 election outlook

12 clusters · 120 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil election data shows high campaign spending per vote

The Brazilian electoral landscape is being shaped by political alliances, demographic shifts, and intensifying investigations into electoral crimes. As the 2026 cycle progresses, the Senate faces a significant renewal, w

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Daniel Vilela re-elected governor of Goiás in first round

10 clusters · 61 sources · last updated

Latest: Daniel Vilela re-elected Governor of Goiás

Daniel Vilela (MDB) has been re-elected as the governor of Goiás in the first round of the 2026 elections, securing 59.17% of the valid votes. His total of 2,148,218 votes sets a new historical record for nominal votes i

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Pernambuco 2026 gubernatorial race and legislative updates

15 clusters · 184 sources · last updated

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

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Brazilian election: Santos debate inclusion and 2026 voting

5 clusters · 75 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil presidential candidates Renan Santos and Ronaldo Caiado decline second-round endorsements

The political confrontation between Missão party candidate Renan Santos and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has intensified following a stalled judicial session. The STF plenary recently voted 4 to 3 to keep investigatio

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Brazil 2026 Presidential Runoff: Bolsonaro vs. Lula

11 clusters · 143 sources · last updated

Latest: Romeu Zema investigated for using cell phone in voting booth

Following the first round of the 2026 presidential election, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) are set to face each other in a second-round runoff on October 25. Bolsonaro led the first r

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Corruption investigation and 2026 campaign of ACM Neto

3 clusters · 51 sources · last updated

Latest: ACM Neto linked to investigation involving R$ 5 million cash flight

The Brazilian Federal Police, through Operação Overclean, identified ACM Neto, a gubernatorial candidate in Bahia, as a suspected political leader of a criminal organization. The investigation alleges Neto acted as a sup

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Goiás gubernatorial campaign intensifies

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Goiás gubernatorial candidates intensify campaigns and debates

The gubernatorial race in Goiás has intensified as candidates engage in televised debates and strategic maneuvers. During a recent debate, Daniel Vilela (MDB), Luis Cesar Bueno (PT), Marconi Perillo (PSDB), and Wilder Mo

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Investigations into Flávio Bolsonaro

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Flávio Bolsonaro facing scandal over leaked dossier from former partner

Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro faces ongoing scrutiny regarding his business ties and campaign activities. Investigations into his use of a luxury apartment in São Paulo’s l’Adresse building during h

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Death of Goiás State Deputy Amilton Filho

2 clusters · 43 sources · last updated

Latest: Ana Caroline Guimarães to replace late deputy Amilton Filho

Goiás State Deputy Amilton Filho (MDB) died at age 41 following a car accident on the BR-050 highway near Cristalina. The collision occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 26, when Filho’s vehicle struck a par

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Legal dispute involving Marcos Mion

2 clusters · 61 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil 2026 elections: Candidate activities and regional regulations

A court in São Paulo denied a request by presenter Marcos Mion to remove or demonetize videos published by comedian Bento Ribeiro. The dispute involves allegations made by Ribeiro regarding their professional history at

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