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Political violence casts a shadow over Brazil’s general election

Upcoming elections in Brazil are the most polarised in recent history and also the most radicalised – across the country, the electoral campaign has been marked by physical attacks, death threats and even murder. It is a source of growing concern as the October 2 vote draws closer, with more…

France 24 · Sep 29, 2022

Lula challenges Bolsonaro's grip on Brazil evangelical vote

When Ariel Nery left the pews of her conservative evangelical megachurch for the floor cushions and hammocks of the progressive Igreja Mangue church four years ago, the backlash from her family often left her in tears on Sunday nights.

Reuters · Sep 27, 2022

Bolsonaro, Lula battle for votes in Brazil’s largest state

The front-runners in Brazil’s presidential election are seeking support in the country’s most populous state, where the polling gap between them has narrowed in the last days of the campaign.

Tribune News Service · Sep 24, 2022

Behind in polls, Brazil's Bolsonaro hopes evangelicals will carry him to reelection

Jair Bolsonaro is relying on support from the country's quickly growing evangelical community to pull off an upset against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in October.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2022

Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrows slightly ahead of Brazil election -poll

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains the front-runner to win Brazil's presidential election in October, a poll of voter support showed on Thursday, although incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro is gaining ground.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

Brazil's Lula Keeps Wide Lead over Incumbent Bolsonaro

Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintains a wide lead over incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the presidential election in October, according to a poll published Thursday. Forty-seven percent of those polled by Datafolha said they intend to support Lula, 76, in the first round, the same…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 29, 2022

Lula's lead over Bolsonaro in Brazil nearly unchanged ahead of elections -poll

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's polling lead over incumbent Jair Bolsonaro was nearly unchanged in June, according to a new survey by pollster Datafolha released on Thursday.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022

Sao Paulo Governor Doria to drop out of Brazil presidential race, papers say

The governor of Brazil's most populous and richest state, Joao Doria, will announce his decision not to run for president later on Thursday, according to local newspapers citing allies close to the center-right politician.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022