Flávio Bolsonaro is a Brazilian senator and a key figure in the Bolsonaro political bloc, closely involved in security and federal politics amid Brazil’s 2026 election dynamics.
Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, serving a 27-year sentence for coup attempt, is hospitalized with pneumonia and kidney issues. His condition has improved but remains serious. Bolsonaro has a history of health problems and is seeking house arrest. The case continues to attract political attention.
Romuald Wadagni has won Benin's presidential election with 94.27% of the vote, succeeding Patrice Talon who is stepping down after two terms. The election featured limited opposition due to legal restrictions, with main rival Renaud Agbodjo barred from running. Wadagni faces challenges including a jihadist insurgency in northern Benin and demands to improve social services and security.
Polls across Brazil, Colombia and Peru show tightening races ahead of upcoming elections. In Brazil, Lula and Bolsonaro remain neck and neck ahead of the October vote, with second-round dynamics shaping expectations. In Colombia, Cepeda leads in a potential June runoff, while Peru’s Fujimori and Sanchez are running closely in the first-round aftermath.