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politics3 days ago•7 min saved

Lula bets on Trump as Rubio feud reshapes Brazil’s election

Facing a fierce public spat with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Brazil’s Lula da Silva seeks an unlikely ally in Donald Trump ahead of October elections. Lula says he’ll call Trump over interference concerns and the two leaders recently spoke in a cordial, over‑hour call focused on trade and ties. Some Washington officials view Lula’s approach as a strategy to gain leverage in polls, while Brazilian diplomats warn the State Department is increasingly ideological; with Brazil’s economy diversifying away from the US, the Lula–Trump dynamic could outlast the election.

via Financial Times|

#brazil-us-relations #brazilian-election #donald-trump

world10 days ago•6 min saved

Lula Returns to the ABC’s Cradle of Democracy to Kick Off Final Campaign

Lula da Silva returns to Vila Euclides, the historic site of the 1979-80 ABC strikes that helped topple Brazil’s dictatorship and birthed the Workers’ Party, to launch what supporters call his final presidential bid. The piece traces Lula’s rise from metalworker to president, the political shift of the ABC region, and the tight, high-stakes race ahead of October’s election against Bolsonaro-aligned rivals.

via The Guardian|

#abc-paulista #brazil-election-2026 #lula-da-silva

politics10 days ago•2 min saved

Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro neck-and-neck in latest poll ahead of election

A Quaest poll published Aug 15 shows Lula da Silva leading Bolsonaro in a simulated runoff, 43% to 40% (within the margin of error), a near-tie that narrows from an earlier 5-point gap. In the first round Lula leads 38% to Bolsonaro’s 31%, with three other candidates well behind. The poll surveyed 2,004 people for Globo between Aug 10–13. Lula launched his re‑election bid Aug 2, emphasizing sovereignty and defense spending as Trump ties loom; Flavio Bolsonaro is the main right-wing candidate after his father was ruled ineligible. The race remains highly competitive about two months from voting.

via Al Jazeera|

#brazil-election #flavio-bolsonaro #lula-da-silva

politics21 days ago•44 min saved

Poll shows Brazil’s presidential race tightening as Bolsonaro narrows Lula’s lead

A Nexus/BTG poll indicates a tight Brazil presidential race: in a first-round scenario Lula leads Bolsonaro 41% to 37% (with Caiado 5%, Renan Santos 4%, Zema 3%), and in a simulated runoff Lula would edge Bolsonaro 46% to 45%. The survey of 2,002 people conducted July 31–Aug 2 has a 2-point margin of error, and Lula, age 80, was officially named the Workers’ Party candidate for a fourth term.

via Yahoo|

#brazil #flavio-bolsonaro #lula-da-silva

world-news23 days ago•124 min saved

Lula kicks off seventh bid as Brazil braces for a tight 2026 race

Brazil's Lula launches his seventh bid for the presidency, seeking reelection amid domestic pressure and rising concerns about foreign interference shaping the 2026 race.

via AP News|

#2026-elections #brazil #elections

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Milei’s Brazil visit sparks diplomatic row as ambassador recalled

Argentina’s President Javier Milei angered Brazil by insulting Brazilian officials during a Sao Paulo visit, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador. Milei accused Lula da Silva of being a thief and Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes of being trash, triggering backlash from Argentine leaders and raising concerns about regional ties with a key trading partner.

via Politico|

#argentina #brazil #diplomacy

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Flavio Bolsonaro Launches Presidential Campaign Backed by Milei and Netanyahu

Flavio Bolsonaro formally kicked off his 2026 presidential bid, securing endorsements from right-wing leaders Javier Milei and Benjamin Netanyahu, but polls show him trailing Lula da Silva. The launch drew limited attendance, with Bolsonaro’s father appearing only via an AI-generated video. Milei framed the race as a fight against socialism, while Netanyahu offered support in a short video message. The campaign faces domestic headwinds over foreign meddling concerns, including visa denials to Trump officials seeking meetings with Brazil’s election authorities.

via Al Jazeera|

#benjamin-netanyahu #brazilian-elections-2026 #flavio-bolsonaro

world1 month ago•327 min saved

US tightens Brazil trade stance with 25% tariffs on selected imports

The United States will impose a 25% tariff on a subset of Brazilian imports starting July 22 after a yearlong Section 301 investigation found Brazilian policies unfairly harmed US interests, spanning issues like digital trade, ethanol access, and deforestation. Exemptions apply to major exports such as coffee, beef, avocados, Brazil nuts, petroleum oils and aircraft parts. The U.S. says it remains open to negotiations, while Brazil’s Lula da Silva criticized the move and signaled countermeasures and WTO recourse. A separate forced-labor probe could add another 12.5% tariff (potentially bringing total duties to 37.5%), depending on next steps.

via CNN|

#brazil #lula-da-silva #section-301

business1 month ago•2 min saved

US Hits Brazil with 25% Tariff in Broad Trade Clash

The United States will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22 under Section 301 after a yearlong review of what Washington calls unfair trade practices; exemptions will apply to beef, orange juice, aircraft and parts, and energy products. A separate forced-labor probe could add another 12.5% duty, with a decision due next week, intensifying tensions ahead of Brazil’s October presidential election. The move comes amid contentious negotiations and sharp rhetoric between Washington and Brasilia.

via CNBC|

#business #forced-labor #lula-da-silva

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Brazil raids widen corruption probe tying Lula ally to Banco Master scandal

Brazilian federal police carried out 18 search-and-seizure warrants in Brasilia, Bahia and São Paulo as part of a widening probe into irregularities linked to the Banco Master crisis, targeting Senator Jaques Wagner who is accused of benefiting from the bank. Wagner denies any wrongdoing, but investigators allege possible illicit ties and favored access, with the case potentially influencing Brazil’s October presidential race.

via Al Jazeera|

#banco-master #brazil #corruption

business2 months ago•2 min saved

US proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil under Section 301 for unfair trade practices

The U.S. Trade Representative proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods under Section 301, accusing Brazil of unfair practices that burden U.S. commerce—from anti-corruption enforcement and IP protection to ethanol market access and deforestation—with a July 6 hearing planned as Washington and Brasília negotiate, despite some ongoing talks.

via CNBC|

#brazil #business #lula-da-silva

world3 months ago•8 min saved

Lula bets on humor and pragmatism to push Brazil’s interests with Trump

Brazil’s Lula da Silva says in a Washington Post interview that personal diplomacy with Trump—sometimes using humor—could yield policy wins for Brazil (lower tariffs, more investment) while he presents himself as a pragmatic, multilateral leader. He aims to secure respect for Brazilian democracy, blunt false narratives about Brazil, and position Brasília as a cooperative partner, even as he campaigns for a fourth term against Flávio Bolsonaro.

via The Washington Post|

#brazil #diplomacy #donald-trump

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Tight race: Lula vs. Bolsonaro in a dead heat ahead of Brazil’s election

Datafolha’s May 12–13 poll shows Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro tied at 45% each in a head-to-head for Brazil’s presidency, with 9% voting null and 1% undecided among 2,004 respondents, signaling a neck-and-neck race ahead of October’s vote. The piece also notes controversy surrounding Flavio’s campaign financing for a private film about Jair Bolsonaro and related investigations, as Lula’s lead narrows in the face of ongoing scrutiny of the Bolsonaro family.

via Al Jazeera|

#bolsonaro #brazil-election #datafolha

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Congress Slashes Bolsonaro's Coup Sentence After Overriding Veto

Brazil's Congress overrode President Lula da Silva's veto to pass a bill that changes how prison terms are calculated, dramatically reducing former president Jair Bolsonaro's sentence for plotting a coup from 27 years to just over two years. The measure could still face challenge in the Supreme Court, and Bolsonaro had previously been placed under house arrest for health reasons as the case unfolds.

via BBC|

#bolsonaro #brazil #congress

world3 months ago•15 min saved

Lula’s Supreme Court bid blocked by Brazil Senate

Brazil's Senate rejected President Lula da Silva's nominee to the Supreme Court, a setback for Lula's judiciary reform efforts and his broader political agenda.

via AP News|

#brazil #judiciary #lula-da-silva