Keywords: Presidential Election


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......

São Tomé and Príncipe holds presidential election as Carlos Vila Nova seeks second term

Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe headed to the polls on Sunday to elect the country's next president, with incumbent Carlos Vila Nova seeking a second five-year mandate in a closely watched election shaped by shifting political alliances and economic expectations. The vote marks......

Reports fuel speculation over potential challenger to FIFA presidency

Speculation is growing over who could challenge Gianni Infantino in the next FIFA presidential election, with media reports suggesting that discussions are taking place within parts of the international football community about potential alternative candidates. Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016,......

Jean Lassalle launches crowdfunding campaign ahead of possible 2027 French presidential bid

Former presidential candidate Jean Lassalle has launched an online fundraising campaign to support a possible third run for France’s presidency in 2027, saying he wants to continue defending issues he believes are overlooked by traditional political forces. The former lawmaker announced the initiative......

Bukele secures New Ideas nomination for El Salvador's 2027 presidential election

President Nayib Bukele has secured the presidential nomination of El Salvador's ruling New Ideas party for the 2027 presidential election, positioning himself to seek another term in office after winning the party's primary process. The announcement confirms Bukele as the governing party's......

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......

Ségolène Royal enters French Socialist primary race ahead of 2027 presidential election

Twenty years after her historic presidential campaign, former French minister Ségolène Royal has announced her intention to compete in the Socialist Party’s primary process, reviving her ambition to become France’s first woman president in the 2027 election. Royal, 72, confirmed......

Olivier Faure voices disappointment after French socialists reject open primary for 2027 election

French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure has expressed disappointment after party members voted against his preferred proposal for an open primary to select the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Friday, Faure acknowledged the outcome of the internal vote, describing......