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Brazil Election Showdown: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Face Off in High-Stakes Presidential RacePolitics

Brazil Election Showdown: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Face Off in High-Stakes Presidential Race

Voters across Brazil have cast their ballots in a high-stakes general election where President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeks a fourth term against challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

Al Jazeera English|October 4, 2026
Brazil Decides: High-Stakes Polarised Election Pits Lula Against Flavio BolsonaroPolitics

Brazil Decides: High-Stakes Polarised Election Pits Lula Against Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazil's presidential election begins with a tight race between left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Millions of voters are casting ballots amidst key concerns over crime, corruption, and the economy.

Al Jazeera English|October 4, 2026|1
Final Push: Lula and Bolsonaro Make Their Closing Arguments in High-Stakes Brazilian ElectionPolitics

Final Push: Lula and Bolsonaro Make Their Closing Arguments in High-Stakes Brazilian Election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have concluded their final campaign events ahead of Sunday's critical presidential election, with both candidates expressing confidence in a first-round victory.

Al Jazeera English|October 4, 2026|1
Brazil's 2026 Presidential Election: Key Candidates, Critical Issues, and What to ExpectPolitics

Brazil's 2026 Presidential Election: Key Candidates, Critical Issues, and What to Expect

Brazilian voters prepare for a polarized 2026 presidential election featuring incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and senator Flavio Bolsonaro amid economic pressures, corruption scandals, and concerns over US intervention.

Al Jazeera English|October 3, 2026|1
How the Banco Master Scandal is Shaping Brazil's High-Stakes Presidential RacePolitics

How the Banco Master Scandal is Shaping Brazil's High-Stakes Presidential Race

The sprawling Banco Master financial scandal is heavily impacting Brazil's tight presidential race between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Brazil Presidential Debate Cancelled Amid Candidate Boycotts and Supreme Court Bomb ScarePolitics

Brazil Presidential Debate Cancelled Amid Candidate Boycotts and Supreme Court Bomb Scare

Brazil's final presidential debate was cancelled after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro withdrew, while police simultaneously cleared a bomb scare outside the Supreme Court.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Brazil Demands Investigation Into Alleged US Funding of Far-Right Political GroupsPolitics

Brazil Demands Investigation Into Alleged US Funding of Far-Right Political Groups

Brazil's attorney general has called for an investigation into alleged US efforts to fund far-right groups and interfere in the country's domestic politics.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
Tight Race Continues as Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Remain Deadlocked in Latest PollPolitics

Tight Race Continues as Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Remain Deadlocked in Latest Poll

A new Datafolha poll shows Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a technical tie ahead of October's presidential election.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026|2
Deadheat in Brazil: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Locked in Tight Race Ahead of ElectionPolitics

Deadheat in Brazil: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Locked in Tight Race Ahead of Election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are tied in recent polls as the country's upcoming election approaches. The tight race comes amid rising political tensions and economic pressures involving the United States.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Boosts Welfare Benefits Ahead of Tight ElectionPolitics

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Boosts Welfare Benefits Ahead of Tight Election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced a 15 percent increase to the Bolsa Familia welfare programme ahead of the upcoming October presidential election.

Al Jazeera English|September 17, 2026|1
Brazilian Presidential Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Faces Corruption Probe Ahead of ElectionPolitics

Brazilian Presidential Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Faces Corruption Probe Ahead of Election

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro is facing a corruption investigation tied to a disgraced banker just weeks before the country's general election.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Lula's Final Campaign: Inside the Brazilian President's Bid for an Unprecedented Fourth TermPolitics

Lula's Final Campaign: Inside the Brazilian President's Bid for an Unprecedented Fourth Term

At 80 years old, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has launched his campaign for an unprecedented fourth term, facing a tight race against right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro amid voter concerns over the economy and public security.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026
Brazilian Presidential Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Promises Strict Debt Ceiling If ElectedPolitics

Brazilian Presidential Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Promises Strict Debt Ceiling If Elected

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's economic campaign team announced plans to institute a public debt ceiling if he wins Brazil's upcoming presidential election, aiming to rein in spending and improve fiscal reputation.

Al Jazeera English|August 27, 2026|1
Tight Race Ahead: Lula's Lead Narrows Against Flavio Bolsonaro in Latest Brazil PollPolitics

Tight Race Ahead: Lula's Lead Narrows Against Flavio Bolsonaro in Latest Brazil Poll

A new Quaest poll shows Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holding a slim lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro as the October election approaches.

Al Jazeera English|August 15, 2026|1