The Latest Breaking News from Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

How Sunday's Debate Scrambled Brazil's Presidential Race — and What the Polls Show Now

Three post-debate polls put Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula within 2 points ahead of Brazil's Oct. 25 runoff. Here's what the data says.

Latin Times · 52m ago

Lula's campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonoro from Brazil presidential vote over Meta 'interference'

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social media interference from US tech giant Meta as Brazil’s presidential race intensifies ahead of Sunday’s runoff. The petition that will be submitted to the country's top electoral court…

France 24 · 3h ago

Indigenous voters in Brazil's Amazon fear missing runoff after court denies transportation

Indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon fear they won't be able to vote in Sunday’s election runoff due to transportation issues

The Independent UK · 4h ago

How a US political venture capital firm is trying to influence Brazil’s election

In the first round of Brazil’s elections on Oct. 4, 2026, Flávio Bolsonaro, of the right wing Liberal Party (PL), came in first with 47.03% of the valid votes, compared to 45.16% for the current leftist president and Workers’ Party (PT) candidate, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The Conversation · Oct 19

Brazil court orders Meta to prove it gives Lula, Bolsonaro campaign content equal treatment

Brazil’s top electoral court has given Meta 24 hours to prove it is treating campaign content from incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro equally on its online platforms, threatening a daily fine for noncompliance. The ruling follows allegations from Lula's campaign that the social media…

France 24 · Oct 19

Lula and Bolsonaro trade insults in TV debate ahead of weekend presidential runoff

Corruption is a top concern for many Brazilian voters ahead of the weekend runoff vote but experts say its greatest impact may not be on which candidates voters choose, but on whether they decide to sit out of the election altogether.

Euronews · Oct 19

Amazon deforestation hits record low in Brazil, but El Niño and a tight election threaten progress

Deforestation fell almost 42% in a year, but a possible change in president could reverse the trend.

Euronews · Oct 19

Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record low: Why it matters amid election battle

Brazil's Amazon rainforest has achieved a remarkable milestone, showing its lowest annual deforestation at just 3,335 square kilometres, dropping by 41.8 percent from last year's figure of 5,731 square kilometres. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's ambitious goal to halt illegal logging by 2030 underscores a strong political commitment to…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Inside Lula's Second-Round Reckoning on Globo: Fiscal Standoffs, a Supreme Court Defense, and a Race That Got Closer

Lula's second-round Globo interview produced a self-critique on communication, a live pushback on fiscal cuts, and a poll showing a tightened race.

Latin Times · Oct 16

Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms

Forest clearance at smallest total since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-off

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16