Lula has led Brazil as president in a tight re-run, after a hard-fought vote against Flávio Bolsonaro; a veteran union organizer and founder of the Workers’ Party, he has long governed Brazil and reshaped its social policy.
Apple has acknowledged an inner-display fault affecting a small number of iPhone Duo units sold since the device launched on 23 October. Early owners have reported cracks, bright lines and crunching noises when unfolding the phone. Apple has said affected customers should contact AppleCare for replacements and that most units are not affected.
The United States planned to send senior officials to monitor Brazil’s October elections, but Brazilian authorities denied visas, accusing the move of implying electoral interference. Lula da Silva’s government says Brazil will safeguard its sovereignty as Bolsonaro’s allies press foreign support. The dispute underscores foreign involvement concerns ahead of the vote.
Argentine president Javier Milei has insulted Brazil’s president and a top Brazilian judge while attending an event in São Paulo that confirmed Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential candidacy. Brazil has recalled its ambassador to consult with Brasília after diplomats said Milei attacked Brazil’s government, people and democracy; Lula has vowed to lead without outside interference.
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador in Washington in retaliation for Brazil’s refusal to approve the U.S. nominee for ambassador in Brasilia. The move deepens a diplomatic rift ahead of Brazil’s October election. The ambassador’s status is not expelled, and her visa would be reinstated if Brazil grants agrément to the U.S. nominee.
The State Department has revoked a senior Brazilian diplomat’s visa in response to Brazil’s failure to approve Donald Trump’s ambassador pick. The move is reversible if Brazil grants approval; a quick reversal could come if Brasília agrees to the nominee, Daniel Perez. Lula’s government faces Bolsonaro’s challenge in October’s presidential race.
The Supreme Court is considering the fate of Brazil’s soy moratorium, a voluntary pact that has curbed Amazon deforestation but faced state-law challenges. The court is also reviewing a new environmental licensing regime as lawmakers push back against environmental protections while Lula’s government seeks to sustain gains in forest conservation.
The United States has imposed tariffs on Brazilian exports, with duties up to 37.5%, prompting Brazil to seek diplomatic consultations. Lula da Silva says Brazil will defend its position and warns against foreign meddling in the October elections. The dispute follows tensions over visa revocations and ambassador nominations, with both sides signaling potential retaliation but avoiding immediate escalation.
Brazil’s rare earth reserves are attracting foreign capital, with more than 86% of exploration applications filed in the past three years. The AP-Reporter Brasil analysis shows foreign-backed firms dominate filings, raising environmental and Indigenous-land concerns as projects edge closer to reserves and protected areas.
Brazil’s government is pursuing a formal damages case against Discord after a teenager’s death sparked scrutiny of the platform’s safety and age-verification measures. The lawsuit seeks to strengthen parental controls, collaborate with law enforcement, and curb dangerous content, while Discord disputes the allegations.
Adolfo Sachsida has joined Senator Bolsonaro's campaign and has proposed a public-debt ceiling that would trigger automatic spending cuts if gross debt exceeds a set threshold. The proposal aims to signal fiscal discipline ahead of the presidential contest with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and to appeal to conservative voters concerned about public spending.
Colombia’s new hardline president has escalated operations against dissident groups, with recent raids and drone-assisted attacks reported across several departments. The government says operations will continue to target ELN and other factions, amid ongoing clashes and civilian harm.
Brazil’s Supreme Court has been engulfed by mutual allegations of misconduct between Justices Alexandre de Moraes and Andre Mendonca after documents linked de Moraes to jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro were unsealed. The court has paused business, ordered special sessions and is weighing formal inquiries while the dispute is spilling into the run-up to October’s presidential election.
Policymakers and markets are watching a widening Banco Master fraud case as authorities unseal documents and probe Flavio Bolsonaro’s ties to the funding of the Dark Horse film. Lula must confront ongoing court turmoil while Bolsonaro faces new investigations ahead of the election.
The Supreme Court has unsealed documents in the Banco Master probe, showing Senator Bolsonaro is under investigation for possible money laundering, corruption and other crimes linked to financier Daniel Vorcaro. The probe, opened in July by Justice Mendonca at the request of federal police, adds pressure to a presidential race where Lula and Bolsonaro are locked in a close contest ahead of the Oct. 4 vote.
Cuba has suffered a nationwide power grid collapse that began on 18 September and has forced authorities to activate gradual restoration protocols. Officials say a transmission-line failure and poor weather triggered the outage; Havana has prioritised hospitals and water pumping stations while residents report prolonged outages, fuel shortages and strained services amid an ongoing US energy blockade.
The government has signed a provisional order banning fixed-odds sports betting and prohibiting new deposits, with a bill to criminalise the practice under consideration. The measures, announced by President Lula, come ahead of the presidential election as Brazilian households face gambling-related harms and debts.
The Brazilian election is entering a decisive phase as legal battles and foreign interference concerns escalate. Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro lead a closely watched race ahead of the October runoff, with the judiciary and international pressures shaping public trust and policy direction.
As Brazil heads to a high-stakes presidential vote, Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro remain the leading contenders. Voters will decide whether Lula secures a fourth term or Bolsonaro returns his family to power. The race also shapes Brazil’s stance on the Amazon and relations with the United States, with a broad field of other races on Sunday’s ballot.
The US embassy has suspended consular services in Brazil ahead of the presidential election, citing security concerns. Australia closes its embassy in Brasilia; Brazilian federal police conduct preventive searches. The move comes as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro lead in a tight race with a runoff possible on Oct. 25.
Incumbent Lula faces far-right rival Bolsonaro in Brazil’s pivotal presidential election. Polls show a tight race with a potential runoff on Oct. 25. Both candidates frame the contest as a choice over democracy, sovereignty and regional influence as Latin America shifts politically.
Brazil's first round has not produced an outright winner, forcing a runoff between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro on Oct. 25. Bolsonaro leads by a small margin as polls tighten; analysts warn polling may have missed late shifts. The election centers on crime, cost of living and US relations, with both candidates courting voters ahead of the critical vote.
The electoral court has ruled neither Lula da Silva nor Flávio Bolsonaro has won outright in the first round. A runoff will take place on Oct. 25, 2026, with the next term beginning Jan. 5, 2027. Both campaigns are targeting moderate voters amid corruption concerns and a shifting regional alignment.
Thousands protest in Rio as Flavio Bolsonaro leads in the first round, threatening a rightward shift. Lula da Silva trails but remains in the race for a October 25 runoff. Pro-democracy sentiment and fears of Bolsonaro’s amnesty for his father fuel the debate about Brazil’s democratic future.
Polls have shown a neck-and-neck race between Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of Brazil’s Oct. 25 runoff. Bolsonaro led the Oct. 4 first round and has consolidated some endorsements; Lula has pushed social reforms such as a shorter workweek and emphasised his record on jobs, poverty and the Amazon.
Brazil's electoral court has ordered Meta to apply identical rules to posts and advertising for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro after Lula's campaign alleged the company limited his reach and biased AI tools. Meta has denied political favouritism, said it fixed technical problems and faces potential daily fines if it does not comply before Sunday’s runoff.
Official satellite data has shown Amazon forest loss fell 41.8% to 3,335 sq km in the 12 months to July 2026, the smallest annual loss since monitoring began in 1988. Brazil’s government credits strengthened enforcement and revived anti-deforestation programs, while a presidential run-off between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro will determine whether protections continue.
María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after more than ten months in exile, posting “I am here. With you.” on X and appearing at a church in Lara state. Footage shows supporters greeting her; acting president Delcy Rodríguez has said Machado should show “regret, remorse and a change of course.”
Lula has secured reelection, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro after a first-round lead by the senator. The result marks Lula’s fourth term outlook amid a conservative Congress and debates over welfare, poverty, and sovereignty. Analysts warn the new term will confront a strong legislature and rising fiscal pressures.
Lula has secured a fourth term after a runoff in which he gained about 4.4 million votes more than Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro is contesting the results, calling for annulment, while Lula’s victory is recognized by many world leaders. The extension of voting hours sparked controversy, with courts extending voting to address transport and weather issues.
The government has announced that Bolsonaro has been ordered to surrender his passports within 24 hours, amid a money‑laundering probe linked to a biopic financing. He has denied wrongdoing and is staying in Brazil, while authorities check border crossings for possible travel.
Bolsonaro has left Brazil after losing the presidential run-off to Lula da Silva. He has entered Argentina with travel documents despite a ban on his exit. He is en route to Ecuador or the United States, raising questions about his future and immunity status.