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Brazilian Pop Star Anitta Declares Vote for Lula

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Published: October 10, 2026 18:09

"I want a Brazil where democracy is respected, differences are not a cause for hatred, and everyone has rights, dignity, and opportunities, without distinction," she wrote.

If We Fall Into the Abyss, We Can’t Say We Weren’t Warned

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Published: October 10, 2026 13:36

“Flávio Bolsonaro’s goal is unmistakable: carry out the neoliberal program that financial market sharks have been chasing ever since they helped bring down Dilma Rousseff”

Brazil Records Highest Abstention Rate Since 1998

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Published: October 10, 2026 13:17

Abstention reached 21.08% in the first round; political disillusionment, access problems and travel complications were among the reasons

A Thousand Meta Ads About Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Were Paid for in the United States

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Published: October 9, 2026 18:34

Promoted with $120,000 in spending, content circulated without political content labels. The ads were paid for using a US payment platform headquartered in Delaware.

Mysterious Website Gives Crypto tokens to Bolsonaro Influencers

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Published: October 9, 2026 17:25

A website founded on Oct. 6, named after Flávio Bolsonaro’s ballot number 22, is offering cryptocurrency tokens to social media influencers for promoting his campaign in alleged case of election fraud

Trump’s Bet to Become Owner of Latin America

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Published: October 9, 2026 11:34

“Washington claims a latitude for itself that it would hardly agree to extend to any of its neighbors”

Why did Meta Change its Moderation System Before Brazil’s Elections?

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Published: October 8, 2026 18:57

A Meta Brasil worker tells of mass content moderator layoffs and their replacement with AI during the lead up to Brazil’s 2026 presidential elections.

Flávio Bolsonaro Says he Will 'Govern for Decades' Alongside his Father

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Published: October 8, 2026 17:58

The far-right presidential candidate also escalated his rhetoric against the Supreme Federal Court. He says that if elected, he will change the Constitution.

Fire Breaks out at UFPE after Threats from Bolsonaro Supporters

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Published: October 8, 2026 13:45

Hours after holding anti-Bolsonaro rally, Pernambuco Federal University (UFPE) Students report receiving online threats to “blow up the department”

The Pushback Begins: University Students Take to the Streets of Niterói

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Published: October 7, 2026 17:57

A spontaneous demonstration took place the day after the first round of Brazilian elections, signaling the start of a street-level response against Flávio Bolsonaro, and in support of Lula.

The World Can't Afford to Lose Brazil

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Published: October 7, 2026 16:15

The world can't afford to lose Brazil, because the country has the rare combination of conditions needed to help build a democratic response to global digital transformation

Brazilian Election Exposes Geopolitical Struggle and US Interference in Latin America

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Published: October 7, 2026 15:50

Flávio Bolsonaro’s strong showing in the first round sparks euphoria among the region’s conservative governments and raises alarms for progressive ones.

Ex-Agent Says CIA Is Planting Pro-Bolsonaro Stories to Influence Election

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Published: October 7, 2026 13:00

Former CIA agent John Kiriakou says the evidence fits a known CIA pattern of trying to influence elections abroad

Glimmers of Hope from Brazil’s 2026 Elections

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Published: October 6, 2026 11:48

Lula’s 47%-45% loss disappointed some, but fell within the margin of error of most last week polls. Here’s how he plans to win the runoff election on October 25.

Brazilians Elect Eight Candidates from MST in 2026 Election

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Published: October 5, 2026 22:26

The Landless Rural Workers' Movement is the largest social movement in the Americas, with an estimated 1.5 million members. MST members won national and state seats.

Lula Vows to Fight for Brazil’s Presidency: “Starting Tomorrow, we Begin a new Campaign."

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Published: October 5, 2026 14:45

The Brazilian election is headed to a second round on October 25. President Lula spoke to press after the first round vote.

How Glenn Greenwald is Working to Normalize a Bolsonaro Victory

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Published: October 5, 2026 13:23

Investigative Journalist Paulo Motoryn analyzes Greenwald’s online behavior with his large, English-speaking audience during the last days before Brazil’s election

PT Believes that Supreme Court Scandal “Wrecked” 1st Round Election

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Published: October 5, 2026 12:09

Members of Lula’s campaign team believe weaponized leaks to press by Bolsonaro nominated Justice Andre Mendonça was key factor in Flávio’s 2-point victory in 1st round

Flávio Bolsonaro Ends Campaign in Area Controlled by Gangs, Militias and Illegal Gambling Rings

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Published: October 4, 2026 15:23

Final event before the first round passed through territory with a history of activity by the Comando Vermelho (CV), the Terceiro Comando Puro (TCP), Amigos dos Amigos (ADA) and paramilitary militias

Trump’s Plan to Swing Brazil’s Election for Bolsonaro - Podcast

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Published: October 4, 2026 14:08

Brazil braces for high-stakes elections this Sunday. Trump has been ramping up the pressure. This is the latest episode of the podcast Under the Shadow.

Brazil Votes - Live Updates

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Published: October 4, 2026 12:34

Polls are open in Brazil's high-stakes election. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing off against the son of the former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro

Nearly a Million Brazilians Are Registered to Vote Abroad: Understanding the Record Number

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Published: October 3, 2026 21:29

Brazilian voters abroad will hit a new record, this year, with 918,876 people across 134 countries. They vote for president and vice president in 186 cities on October 4.