October 24, 2022 Brazil election: What to know about the high-stakes race As Brazil's Presidential election is days away, the incumbent President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro heads up against socialist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
October 20, 2022 Brazilian influencer Núbia Cristina Braga killed in hail of bullets at home: report Brazilian Instagram influencer Núbia Cristina Braga, 23, was reportedly gunned down at her home in Aracaju when two armed men arrived on a motorbike, according to local media.
October 14, 2022 Brazil had 'love' with Trump, 'indifference' with Biden, economy minister says Brazil's economics minister argued the U.S. regularly makes trade deals with countries like Venezuela and China, then criticizes other nations for doing the same.
October 4, 2022 Chris Martin battling 'serious lung infection;' Coldplay 'forced to postpone' series of concerts in Brazil Coldplay announced Chris Martin was battling a "serious lung infection" that forced the band to postpone upcoming shows in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
October 4, 2022 Who is Brazil's socialist, ex-con candidate for president? Lula won 48% in Brazil’s election despite convictions for corruption and accusations of being mastermind of a kickback and bribery scheme involving some of Brazil’s largest companies.
October 2, 2022 Brazil presidential election: Jair Bolsonaro proves polls wrong, forces socialist opponent into runoff In a significant departure from polls showing a large Lula lead, the leftist leader bested incumbent Jair Bolsonaro by just five points, forcing a tight runoff at month’s end.
October 2, 2022 Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula going to runoff in presidential election Brazil's top two presidential candidates are going to a runoff election after no candidates broke 50% in the first round of elections on Sunday.
October 1, 2022 A leftist victory in Brazil's election could be the lifeline Cuba, Venezuela need right now As Brazilians go to the polls this weekend some analysts are concerned that a leftist victory could strengthen the dictatorships in Cuba and Venezuela. Others question whether Bolsonaro will accept defeat if he loses.
September 30, 2022 Brazil's Bolsonaro locked in tough re-election bid with leftist candidate Lula leading in polls President Jair Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva close out their campaigns for the Brazilian presidency, polls show an uphill battle for Bolsonaro, as the political establishment coalesces around the leftist candidate.
September 22, 2022 US military leaders warn China could militarize the ports it owns in Latin America China looks to increase its military presence by building or leasing ports along Brazil's massive Atlantic coast, raising concern levels of U.S. military leaders.