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Bolsonaro Names a Running Mate as Lula's Lead Over Him Narrows to a Single Point

Two polls released in the first days of August show President Lula's lead over challenger Flávio Bolsonaro narrowing as Brazil's October 4 election nears, though the size of that lead still swings widely depending on which pollster is asked. The same week, Bolsonaro closed out his own ticket, naming little-known…

Latin Times

Washington Pulls Brazil's Ambassador Visa as Trade War, Election Politics Collide

The US revoked Brazil's ambassador's visa over a stalled nominee, layering onto tariffs and Bolsonaro's case weeks before Brazil votes

Latin Times

US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa in escalation of diplomatic feud

Move is retaliation for Lula’s government refusal to approve Trump’s nominee for ambassador in Brasília

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Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency

Brazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race.

Euronews

Brazil's Lula says he is 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid

Brazil's Workers' Party on Sunday formally endorsed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, setting up his candidacy for the October elections as the 80-year-old faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders.

France 24

Milei Endorses Flávio Bolsonaro in São Paulo — Then Brazil Recalls Its Ambassador

Milei launched Flávio Bolsonaro's Brazilian campaign with insults toward Lula and a top judge — triggering an unprecedented ambassador recall.

Latin Times

Brazil rejects Trump officials' visa requests amid election integrity row

Brazil has denied visa requests from two US state department officials who planned to visit the country ahead of the October presidential election. The officials said the proposed visit raised concerns over possible attempts to question the credibility of the country’s electoral system.

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Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro to challenge Lula after winning party nomination

Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump

Euronews

‘Proxy for Trump’ Milei tours Latin America to meet far-right leaders

Tour comes amid Argentinian president’s declining popularity and far-right victories across Latin America

The Guardian - US

Milei Plans July 25th Brazil Visit To Back Flavio Bolsonaro While Brasilia Says No to Jair Bolsonaro Visit

Argentina's president heads to São Paulo to endorse a presidential challenger — a trip that reveals more about Brazil's crackdown on its jailed former leader than about Milei himself.

Latin Times

Brazil vows to retaliate if US imposes 25% tariffs on some of its products

President Lula’s office says US move is result of pressure on White House by family of predecessor Jair Bolsonaro

The Guardian - UK

US imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices

The Trump administration is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what the U.S. deemed unfair trade practices by the world’s 10th-biggest economy

The Independent UK

United by grief, mothers in Brazil demand reparations after police killed their sons

A group of Brazilian mothers whose sons were killed by police are demanding a nationwide policy to support relatives of victims of state violence and are seeking public funding to finance their activities

The Independent UK

In Brazil's Crowded Road to October's Presidential Election, Lula Still the Man to Beat

As Brazil heads toward its October vote, a banker's leaked film-financing pitch has turned a coin-flip race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro into a widening lead for the incumbent — even as governors, an activist, and family infighting reshape the right.

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Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon

France 24

Lula warns Trump against meddling in Brazil election after criticism of judiciary

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday warned President Donald Trump against interfering in Brazil's October presidential election after renewed US criticism of judicial actions against Lula's political opponents. The exchange underscores rising tensions as Washington pushes new tariffs and labels two drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations.

Latin Times

Lula Brands Marco Rubio 'Mortal Enemy' of Latin America as Trump Admin Targets Brazil With New Tariff Threats

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Colombian far-right candidate is latest Trumpian figure in Latin America to ride anti-incumbent wave

Abelardo de la Espriella, promising an iron-fist approach to crime, leads polls in country’s presidential runoff election

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The Guardian - UK

Romário: ‘I consider myself one of the greatest players ever. An 11 out of 10’

Brazil’s 1994 World Cup winner on being good without training, his political legacy and why he loves social media

AAP

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world's 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are "unreasonable'' and that "burden or restrict U.S. commerce

The Guardian - US

Lula says Brazil will not be treated like ‘tinpot country’ after US designates gangs as terrorists

Marco Rubio made announcement after meeting president’s far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro

Latin Times

Brazil's 2026 Election: Lula–Bolsonaro Dead Heat Could Reshape South America's Political Map

Brazil heads toward its October 2026 presidential election with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right‑wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro locked in an almost perfect tie, setting up a deeply polarized contest with implications far beyond Brazil's borders.

The Guardian - US

Tape shows Bolsonaro son asking jailed banker for $26.8m to fund film on father

Revelation seen as serious blow to candidacy of Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s leading rightwing presidential hopeful

The Guardian - US

Brazil’s Atlantic forest records lowest deforestation in 40 years

Environmentalists hail decline but warn weakened laws could reverse gains

The Guardian - UK

‘Amazon of America’: film paints vision of a post-coup Brazil giving up rainforest

Vitória Régia imagines rightwing Bolsonaro plot succeeded with US help – and highlights threats facing Indigenous peoples

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