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Analysis: Lula in flak jacket, Brazil on edge as political killing mars campaign

The shooting over the weekend of an official in Brazil's leftist Workers' Party (PT) by a supporter of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro has inflamed fears of more political violence ahead of a heated election in October.

Reuters · Jul 13, 2022

Brazil’s Lula on the prospects of an extraordinary comeback

The former president, who spent more than a year in jail on corruption charges, is now favourite to win the October election.

Financial Times · Jul 11, 2022

Brazil party official shot dead as pre-election political violence escalates

A local official from Brazil's leftist opposition Workers' Party (PT) was shot dead on Saturday by a federal prison guard shouting support for right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, according to state law enforcement and a witness.

Reuters · Jul 10, 2022

Elections in Brazil: Lula faces many challenges running against Jair Bolsonaro

The Brazilian presidential elections will be held on Oct. 2. With four months to go, the former president and figurehead of the Workers’ Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores, PT), Lula da Silva, who made his candidacy official with great fanfare on May 7, is considered the favourite to defeat the incumbent,…

The Conversation · May 30, 2022

PTG allots billions for growth

PTG Energy Plc, Thailand's second-largest fuel trader by sales volume, is set to splurge 7.5-10 billion baht to expand its non-oil business over five years from 2022-26.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2022

Analysis-Lula turns to party's old guard for Brazil election battle

Brazil's leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has turned to veteran comrades in his Workers Party (PT) to run his presidential campaign, shoring up his base after appeals to the center raised tensions with the party's old guard.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

Is Brazil ready for the next incarnation of President Lula?

The 76-year-old former leader, jailed on corruption charges, is ready to run again, and is ahead of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the polls

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022

‘Brazil needs fixing’: Lula confirms comeback run against Bolsonaro

Veteran leftwinger and former president likens coming battle with Jair Bolsonaro to Liverpool v Man City FA Cup match

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

Brazil Workers Party okays Alckmin as Lula's running mate

The leadership of former leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's Workers Party (PT) on Wednesday approved former Sao Paulo governor Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's presidential election in October.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022

Brazil's Workers Party guarantees open dialogue with businessmen if Lula wins

A dinner between Brazil's Workers Party (PT) leader Gleisi Hoffmann and 30 businessmen on Monday ended with two pieces of information well-received by the latter: The party will work with central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto and there is no thought of controlling fuel prices if former president Luiz Inacio…

Reuters · Apr 5, 2022