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Faith, rhetoric and the ballot box: How religion has shaped Brazil’s current presidential election

In the last few days before the 2026 elections, Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — Brazil’s two leading presidential candidates — were embroiled in controversies centered on the same issue: religion.

The Conversation · Oct 2

Brazil’s Lula gears up for ‘last dance’ with run for fourth presidential term

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand for re-election in Brazil on Sunday. At 80, the former steelworker hopes to capitalise on his popularity and economic successes to win a fourth term in office but is neck-and-neck in the polls with far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro.

France 24 · Oct 2

Brazil Votes Sunday — and It's a Dead Heat With a Patron Saint at the Center of It All

Brazil votes October 4 with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro locked at 42% each. A patron saint controversy, 1,125 court-ordered post removals, and U.S. tariffs set the stage.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Brazil launches probe into alleged Trump administration plan to fund far-right causes in the country

The investigation comes as both Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro prepare to contest each other for what is being described as a consequential election in Brazil, that could shape the developing economy’s forecast and future for decades to come.

Euronews · Oct 2

As Brazil prepares to vote for a new leader, can Latin American democracies withstand US pressure?

On Sunday, Brazilians will head to the polls for the first round of the 2026 general elections. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a major challenge from a right-wing candidate, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

The Conversation · Oct 2

Brazil's Spy Agency Told Europe: Both the U.S. and Russia Are Meddling in Our Election

Brazil's Abin briefed France and Germany on U.S. and Russian election meddling days before the Oct. 4 vote. Here's what the intel exchange revealed.

Latin Times · Oct 1

Brazil attorney general says meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’ after Trump funding plans revealed

Jorge Messias calls Guardian report ‘an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty’ as nation prepares to go to polls

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

‘We’re afraid of dying’: Brazilian news site will not cover upcoming elections after threats

Co-founder of independent website Tapajós de Fato said decision was made to protect journalists and their families

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Brazil's 2022 Map: Lula's Northeast, Bolsonaro's South, and Four Toss-Up States to Watch Sunday

Brazil votes Oct. 4. See how Lula and Bolsonaro split the states in 2022, from Piauí's 76.86% to Minas Gerais' 0.4-point margin, and what to watch.

Latin Times · Sep 28

John Oliver on Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro: ‘Fearmongering and flagrant daddy issues’

The Last Week Tonight host digs into Brazil’s election, with current leader Lula faces a disgraced former president’s son

The Guardian - US · Sep 28