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Brazil denies visas to U.S. officials amid dispute over election integrity mission

Brazil has reportedly denied visa requests for two officials from the Trump administration who were expected to travel to the country to raise questions about the integrity of Brazil's electoral system ahead of the presidential election scheduled for October. According to Brazilian officials familiar......

Brazil seeks to avoid trade escalation as new US tariffs raise economic concerns

Brazil is adopting a cautious approach in response to new US tariffs, seeking to defend its economic interests while avoiding a broader trade confrontation that could put additional pressure on businesses and consumers. The United States is expected to introduce an additional 25% tariff on certain Brazilian......

Brazil's Supreme Court bars Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting jailed father until election first round

Brazil's Supreme Court has prohibited presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, until after the first round of the country's October presidential election, escalating tensions surrounding one of Brazil's most closely watched political......

Brazil’s economy expected to maintain moderate growth after presidential election

Brazil’s economy is expected to continue expanding at a moderate pace after the country’s October presidential election, although analysts warn that weaker agricultural production and persistent fiscal pressures could limit stronger growth in the years ahead. A Reuters survey of economists......

Brazil’s Supreme Court allows Jair Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest on health grounds

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will remain under house arrest after Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that the measure remains the most appropriate option given his health condition. The decision extends a humanitarian arrangement first granted earlier this year, allowing Bolsonaro to continue......

Lula leads Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential run-off, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva would defeat opposition Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a potential second-round presidential run-off, according to a new AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll released Wednesday, signaling a modest lead ahead of Brazil’s October election cycle. The......

Brazil’s Lula extends lead over Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential election, Poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has increased his lead over opposition senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the race ahead of this year’s presidential election, according to a new opinion poll released Wednesday. The survey suggests that Lula would win a potential second-round......

Brazil’s Lula starts preventive radiotherapy after skin lesion removal

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has begun preventive radiotherapy treatment following the removal of a skin lesion, according to a medical statement released by his doctors. The 80-year-old leader started the treatment on Monday after undergoing a procedure on April 24 to remove......

Brazil’s Lula seeks stronger relationship with Trump, Washington post reports

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed interest in strengthening his personal and diplomatic relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an interview published by the Washington Post. Lula said that closer ties with the U.S. leader could help attract American......