Argentina-Brazil relations Milei will not congratulate Lula on re-election, spokesman says Today 18:22 President Javier Milei will not issue an official statement congratulating Brazil's Lula on re-election as he is "not a hypocrite," says spokesperson.
Brazil election 2026 Reports: Flávio Bolsonaro flees to United States after Brazil election defeat Today 17:57 Defeated presidential candidate is said to be seeking political asylum from Donald Trump after allegedly defying a court order to surrender his passports.
Brazil election fall-out Brazil cancels Flávio Bolsonaro's passports with whereabouts unclear Today 14:26 Brazilian right-winger has passports cancelled as speculation swirled over his whereabouts.
INTERVIEW / MODO FONTEVECCHIA Ana Iparraguirre: ‘Trump will get more radical if he loses the next elections’ Today 13:10 Political analyst maintains that the run-off in the United States, like Brazil’s election, will end up being defined by backlash voting and civic dissatisfaction with the state. The the future of the new right in the region will depend on their capacity to produce concrete economic results, she argues. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Argentina-Brazil relations Government denies reports Flávio Bolsonaro has entered the country Today 12:55 President Javier Milei's spokesman, Adrián Ravier, said on Tuesday that Bolsonaro had made "no request for asylum."
Brazil election 2026 Brazilian lawmaker Andre Janones, Lula's social media 'general' Today 11:49 Lula's "general" Andre Janones was the brains behind the online campaign that ensured his stunning comeback.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Argentina denies Flávio Bolsonaro has entered the country Today 10:44 Denial comes after Argentine media outlet reported that Flávio Bolsonaro had entered Argentina and plans to travel to the United States from there.
Brazil election 2026 Flávio Bolsonaro says court banned him from leaving Brazil Yesterday 18:25 Flávio Bolsonaro, defeated in Brazil's election, says he will lead the opposition to Lula's government; Right-winger says he has been barred from leaving country by authorities.
Brazil election 2026 Trump slams 'rigged' Brazil election after ally Bolsonaro loses Yesterday 17:46 US president claims Brazil's elections were "rigged" and "so corrupt" after President Lula's victory over Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil election 2026 Milei is lone South American leader yet to recognise Lula’s win Yesterday 12:31 President Javier Milei the only South American leader who, by Monday morning, has yet to recognise Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory in Brazil’s election.
Brazil election 2026 Lula celebrates election win as Brazil markets tumble Yesterday 12:19 Markets react negatively to Lula win, plummeting Ibovespa index triggers 30-minute trading suspension on São Paulo Stock Exchange.
Brazil election 2026 'Historic victory': World leaders celebrate Lula's re-election Yesterday 08:47 Left-wing allies hail a progressive resurgence, conservative leaders also recognised the Brazilian president's victory; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner praises Lula, saying he "knew how to awaken in his compatriots the feeling and sense needed to win."
Brazil election 2026: Analysis What challenges await Brazil's Lula in his fourth term? 25-10-2026 23:52 Narrow result confirms the political divide that has split Brazil for a decade; Challenges include governability, economic woes, money problems and Donald Trump.
Brazil election 2026 Flávio Bolsonaro to request 'annulment' of Brazil election 25-10-2026 23:47 Defeated presidential candidate refuses to recognise Lula's victory and says he will ask for the "annulment" of the election.
Brazil election 2026 Lula defies odds to clinch election victory over Flávio Bolsonaro 25-10-2026 23:34 Lula performs shock comeback in Brazil's run-off, winning 51.7% of votes to 48.2% for Flavio Bolsonaro, who had entered election day confident after his first-round win.
Brazil election 2026: Analysis Lula wins record fourth term in Brazil in a shock comeback 25-10-2026 22:49 Voters from Lula’s heartland in Brazil’s poorest region rally to the rescue of the leftist leader who has been the face of the region’s resistance to Trumpism.
Brazil election 2026 More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger election 25-10-2026 10:18 Sunday's run-off will determine whether Brazil remains one of Latin America's few leftist nations or joins a regional swing to the right.
Brazil election 2026 Pollsters point to technical tie in Brazil election run-off 22-10-2026 21:57 What the latest polls in Brazil say about Sunday’s run-off between Lula and Bolsonaro... by James Grainger
Brazil election 2026 Brazil accuses Milei of election-meddling for calling Lula ‘thief’ 21-10-2026 13:11 Brazil’s Foreign Ministry said the comments marked an “unacceptable attempt at foreign interference.”
BILATERAL RELATIONS Brazil again accuses Milei of election interference after Lula remark 20-10-2026 20:27 President Milei claims Lula might "steal the election"; Brasilia condemns Argentine president’s remarks as an “unacceptable” attempt to interfere in Sunday’s presidential run-off.
PROFILE With selfies and squats, Brazil's Lula fights for one last comeback 20-10-2026 13:42 Lula, a defining figure in Brazilian politics over four decades, will have to overcome a first-round defeat if he is to gain another term in power.
PROFILE Flávio Bolsonaro: The heir to Brazil's far-right dynasty 20-10-2026 13:32 Flávio Bolsonaro goes into Sunday's run-off as a narrow favourite. But how different is he to his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro?
Brazil election 2026 Lula or Flávio Bolsonaro's son? Brazil makes its final choice 20-10-2026 13:00 Son of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro defied expectations in the first-round vote; Lula is facing stiff competition from the 45-year-old senator, who is tipped to win the run-off.
Brazil election 2026 'Liar,' 'clown' – Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate 19-10-2026 08:51 Feist first debate ahead of run-off turns; Both candidates brand each other as "liars" and threats to democracy.
Brazil election 2026 Brazil's right embraces election betting odds amid polls scepticism 17-10-2026 22:06 Rght-wing figures in Brazil are embracing the Polymarket prediction market's odds as an accurate litmus test of voter intent ahead of next weekend's election run-off.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Lula and Milei in the mirror 17-10-2026 00:10 While in Brazil, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s chances of re-election are extremely slim despite what appears to be a situation of economic strength, in Argentina, President Javier Milei is still totally in the game as the economy stumbles on its way to a technical recession. by Agustino Fontevecchia
LATIN AMERICA No more '6x1': Brazil's Congress approves shorter workweek 15-10-2026 19:16 Lula pledge secured ahead of October 25 run-off; Incumbent will face Flávio Bolsonaro in battle for presidency.
ANALYSIS Brazil’s second MAGA moment 10-10-2026 06:16 South America has truly turned to the right politically in a move that mirrors the “pink tide” of the early 2000s. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Brazil election 2026 Flávio Bolsonaro secures four key party endorsements in Brazil race 07-10-2026 22:01 Brazil presidential candidate wins backing of four centre-right parties, bolstering his campaign ahead of a tight run-off.
ANALYSIS Argentina chooses its own Brazil 07-10-2026 11:27 President Javier Milei's government and Argentina's opposition have selectively interpreted the results of Brazil’s election to suit their own interests. by Javier Calvo
Brazil election 2026 Brazil market euphoria hinges on fixes Flávio Bolsonaro is yet to lay out 06-10-2026 13:55 Experts expect Brazil to have a better chance of tackling its ballooning deficit under Flávio Bolsonaro, even though he has yet to put forth a detailed plan on how to do so.
ANALYSIS Why polls keep getting it wrong on Brazil's right 06-10-2026 12:06 Pollsters across the world have struggled to gauge support for the right from voters who can be cagey about their choices. Brazil's election, last Sunday, was no different.
Brazil election 2026: Reaction Milei slams ‘communist lefty’ Lula, revels in Brazil election result 05-10-2026 14:09 Argentina’s President hails Flávio Bolsonaro's first-round lead as a victory for the right; Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno questions whether Lula will even contest the run-off.
Brazil election 2026 Flávio Bolsonaro rides right-wing surge into election run-off 05-10-2026 13:26 Right-winger has promised fiscal austerity in the face of rising public debt, a smaller state, lower taxes and a tougher crackdown on crime.
Brazil election 2026 Bolsonaro pushes Lula to brink of defeat ahead of Brazil run-off 05-10-2026 08:30 Flávio Bolsonaro now overwhelming favourite to win October 25 run-off; Scale of right's success leaves Lula aides concluding vote was broader rejection of veteran leftist's Workers' Party.
Brazil election 2026 Bolsonaro clan wins big in multiple Brazil polls 05-10-2026 07:41 Bolsonaro clan secures victory in every race they contested in Brazil election on Sunday; Flávio Bolsonaro surpassed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a first-round vote.
Brazil election 2026 Fans of Brazil's Lula hope for comeback against Bolsonaro 05-10-2026 07:19 Fans of current president disheartened by election result, but remain optimistic veteran leftist can turn it round in run-off.
Brazil election 2026 Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro takes first place finish over Lula 05-10-2026 02:14 Defying opinion poll projections showing Lula in the lead, right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro takes lead over incumbent into second-round run-off.
EDITORIAL The boys from Brazil 03-10-2026 00:17 The importance of tomorrow’s election in Brazil can be overrated or underestimated with equal ease. Yet the apparent deadlock between the two extremes is not immune to several variables, including turnout.
Brazil election 2026 Poll: Lula and Bolsonaro deadlocked in final week of election campaign 29-09-2026 09:28 President and right-wing challenger running neck and neck as Brazil’s presidential race enters its closing days, new poll polls.
Brazil election 2026 Scandal-weary Brazilians to vote as Lula faces Bolsonaro son 28-09-2026 17:05 Brazilians vote Sunday in a nail-biter election pitting leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil election 2026 Lula battles for Brazil’s northeast against Flavio Bolsonaro 28-09-2026 11:43 As key election draws near, incumbent scraps for every vote in a part of Brazil he's dominated for decades.
Brazil election 2026 Lula bans sports betting in Brazil, days ahead of crunch election 27-09-2026 17:47 Brazil President bans sports betting sites, the biggest sponsor of the country's football clubs, just days before a nail-biter election.
ANALYSIS Milei’s chainsaw inspires Bolsonaro to wield scissors in Brazil election 21-09-2026 18:38 Flávio Bolsonaro is holding up Javier Milei's economic overhaul as an example of the fiscal discipline he says Brazil needs as election race heats up.
Brazil election 2026 Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat ahead of Brazil vote, polls show 14-09-2026 15:54 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro appeared statistically tied in a pair of new polls ahead of Brazil’s election.
Brazil election 2026 Supreme Court feud threatens to upend Brazil’s presidential race 06-09-2026 08:47 Dispute between two powerful Supreme Court justices threatens to reshape Brazil's looming presidential election.
Brazil election 2026 Lula’s poll lead over Bolsonaro shrinks as Brazil campaign opens 25-08-2026 09:35 President Lula’s advantage over Flávio Bolsonaro narrows to one point in key poll as official campaigning begins.
Brazil election 2026 Lula wages his final campaign as Brazil’s presidential frontrunner 20-08-2026 12:31 Incumbent is broadly considered the favourite to beat right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, whose campaign has been marred by feuds with his stepmother and links to a banker at the centre of a massive financial fraud probe.
EDITORIAL Blame it on Sao Paulo 01-08-2026 12:17 It might well also be asked whether meddling in the domestic politics of other countries belongs in any presidential work list.
REGOINAL TENSIONS Milei's spokesperson plays down diplomatic spat with Brazil 29-07-2026 10:54 Argentina's government admits to "ideological and political differences" with neighbouring Brazil but says they won't affect bilateral trade.