The Latest Breaking News from Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

The Guardian view on Lula v the Bolsonaros: the decision of Brazilian voters will affect us all

Editorial: Sunday’s general election is too close to call, with the incumbent president facing the son of the man who attempted a coup against him

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

‘Plínio Trump’ channels President Donald Trump as protest candidate in Brazil election

Trump is not the only U.S. politician with admirers in Brazil’s congressional race

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Brazil's Lula promotes popular betting ban within days of tight election

Brazil has one of the world’s biggest online betting markets, which made more than $4 billion in revenues in 2025, according to an institute that represents most of the platforms operating in the South American nation

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Brazil's President Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential election

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva has signed an order to ban fixed-odds betting

The Independent UK · Sep 25

U.S. Diesel Ban Threat Hits Brazil Nine Days Before Its Most Pivotal Election

A possible 90-day U.S. diesel export ban threatens Brazil's fuel supply and Lula's reelection bid, nine days before the country's high-stakes first-round vote.

Latin Times · Sep 25

Polymarket Says Bolsonaro Leads. Brazil's Polls Say It's Tied. Both Are Right — Here's Why.

Brazil's election looks different on Polymarket vs. polls — here's why both are technically correct and neither tells the whole story.

Latin Times · Sep 25

Lula says Trump wants to ‘colonise’ and capture Brazil’s resources by meddling in election

A TV spot claims the US president is trying to sway October’s presidential vote in favour of Lula’s far-right opponents

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump administration of interference in Brazilian elections

Legislators sent letter to Marco Rubio saying US interference is weakening Brazil’s democratic institutions

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Bad Bunny's 'Lo Que le Pasó a Hawaii' Enters Brazil's Presidential Election as Lula Turns Its Warning Toward the Amazon

Bad Bunny's warning about what could happen to Puerto Rico if its people lose control of their land has traveled more than 3,000 miles south, entering Brazil's extraordinarily tight presidential election with a new landscape and a new political message.

Latin Times · Sep 24

Elections in Brazil: a subdued, digital campaign heightens uncertainty about the results

With less than two weeks to go before voters head to the polls on Oct. 4, 2026, Brazil is experiencing a presidential election campaign that is much less heated than many would expect given the high-level of polarization in the country.

The Conversation · Sep 23