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Fortunes reverse for ex-judge and Brazil president he jailed

When federal judge Sergio Moro resigned to enter politics, many in Brazil believed the anti-corruption crusader who jailed a popular former president could someday occupy the nation’s most powerful office

The Independent UK

Lula may clinch Brazil election on Sunday, final polls show

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holds a solid polling lead going into Sunday's election against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, with a chance of clinching the race in the first round, fresh surveys showed on Saturday.

Reuters

Worst Brazil forest fires in a decade, yet election silence

September has come and gone, marking another painful milestone for the world's largest rainforest

The Independent UK

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Brazil's election could determine the fate of the Amazon after record deforestation

Under President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for reelection in Sunday's vote, forest clearing and wildfires have surged in the Amazon.

WEKU

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 1 October 2022

Honest and timely feedback is crucial when someone is starting a new role. This is true of any organisation: No. 10 Downing Street included . It's been 24 days since the investiture of Liz Truss as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. How's she doing?

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Brazilian expats in Australia look for change as nation goes to the polls

Thais Orban, Sonia Coimbra and Pedro Mello say they had to leave their country when Jair Bolsonaro was elected as president of Brazil in 2018. On Sunday, they will have the chance to vote against Bolsonaro in the country's presidential election.

ABC News

The fate of the Amazon at stake

Polls show left-wing former president Lula ousting incumbent Jair Bolsonaro on October 2

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Explainer-What to know about Brazil's heated presidential election

Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday to vote in one of the world's most closely watched elections this year.

Reuters

Brazil football star Neymar backs far-right Bolsonaro days before election

Paris Saint-Germain forward posts video in support of far-right president, who is trailing badly in polls ahead of Sunday’s vote

The Guardian - US

Hardship for Brazil's poor may cost Bolsonaro election

Brazil’s presidential election will be decided by tens of millions of poor people, and they look set to eject incumbent Jair Bolsonaro from office

The Independent UK

Neymar defends himself after criticism for backing Jair Bolsonaro before Brazil elections

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has come in for criticism for putting his weight behind Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro as he stands for re-election

Daily Mirror

What you need to know about Brazil's presidential election

As one of the world's largest democracies heads to the polls on Sunday, here are the main candidates and issues in the Brazilian election.

WEKU

Who is Lula da Silva, Brazil’s ‘most popular president’ who beat Jair Bolsonaro?

Left-wing former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to be Brazil’s next leader

Evening Standard

Fate of Amazon rests on Brazil election, say experts

Further destruction under Bolsonaro could push vital rainforest past irreversible tipping point

The Guardian - UK

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Foreign Policy

The Battle for Brazil’s Evangelicals

After fueling Bolsonaro’s rise, some are flocking to Lula’s camp with earthly—and heavenly—concerns.

The Independent UK

Why the West fears Bolsonaro could ignore Brazil election result OLD REDIRECTED

World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta on widespread concern that Brazil’s president might cling to power and trigger a violent confrontation

France 24

Brazil: Exploring the legacy of Lula

He is the candidate of hope and renewal for some, a demon of the past and a symbol of corruption for others. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who became Brazil's first left-wing president in 2002, hopes to return to the country’s top job after the presidential election, whose first round…

Reuters

Analysis-Turnout key for Lula to clinch Brazil election in first round

Brazilian presidential front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has gained steam in the final stretch of the campaign, opinion polls show, and could defeat incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the first round on Sunday – if his base shows up to vote in full force.

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The Independent UK

Brazil’s decisive debate on eve of presidential election

Tens of millions of Brazilians were glued to their TVs late Thursday for the final presidential debate before Sunday's elections

Reuters

Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro trade graft accusations in final debate

Brazil's main presidential candidates traded accusations of corruption in their last debate before Sunday's election, with little discussion of proposals to govern the South American country.

Tribune News Service

Lula outright Brazil win in sight, DataFolha poll shows

Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva appears to be on the cusp of securing the simple majority needed to win Sunday’s presidential vote outright, a new poll from DataFolha shows.

Reuters

Brazilian soccer star Neymar backs Bolsonaro ahead of Sunday vote

Brazilian soccer star Neymar Junior endorsed President Jair Bolsonaro's uphill re-election bid on Thursday, showing his support in a TikTok video as he smiled and danced to a campaign jingle ahead of the weekend's pivotal election.

Reuters

Lula leads Bolsonaro by 14 points ahead of Brazil vote -Datafolha poll

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads President Jair Bolsonaro by 14 points, according to a poll released on Thursday that showed the far-right incumbent has again lost momentum against his leftist rival just three days ahead of the presidential election.

Daily Mirror

How to save the Amazon rainforest - from cutting down on paper to eating less beef

There are fears that if Brazil's Prime Minister Jair Bolsonaro wins a second term, there will be more destruction of the Amazon leading to further problems with catastrophic climate change

Axios

Lula leads Bolsonaro as Brazil’s election of "rejection" approaches

The big question is whether the former president can secure an outright majority.

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