Keywords: Brazilian politics


Brazil’s Lula launches bid for fourth and final presidential term at age 80

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his campaign for a fourth and final presidential term, declaring himself "in excellent shape" as he seeks re-election in the country's October vote. The 80-year-old leader was formally nominated on Sunday during......

Bolsonaro’s AI avatar sparks debate over the future of political campaigning in Brazil

Artificial intelligence has entered Brazil’s presidential campaign debate after an AI-generated avatar of former President Jair Bolsonaro appeared at the launch of his son Flavio Bolsonaro’s candidacy, raising new questions about the role of digital replicas in elections. The appearance......

Javier Milei backs Flavio Bolsonaro as Brazil's presidential race gathers momentum

Argentine President Javier Milei has thrown his support behind Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, reinforcing the growing political alliance between conservative movements in South America ahead of Brazil's upcoming presidential election. Milei traveled to Brazil to participate in a major campaign......

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......

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized after illness in prison

Former Jair Bolsonaro, president of Brazil from 2019 to 2022, was taken to a hospital after reportedly feeling unwell while in detention in Brasília, according to statements shared by his family. His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator in the Brazilian Congress, said that the former leader......