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Pollsters fail to capture Bolsonaro support again in Brazil vote

03-10-2022 10:30 Four years on from his explosive presidential win, Brazilian pollsters once again underestimated support for Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil’s battle for the presidency enters home stretch

29-09-2022 16:00 Polling indicates Lula on track to win Brazilian presidential election; Outright victory over incumbent leader Jair Bolsonaro would mark a resounding comeback for former president.

Brazil more isolated after four years of Bolsonaro

21-09-2022 09:09 Political analysts say the international influence of Latin American giant Brazil has shrunk under President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right incumbent fighting an uphill battle to win re-election next month.

Amid financial uncertainty, Brazilians prepare to vote

02-09-2022 10:01 Poll shows Brazilians’ top priority in the coming election is the economy: voters will decide between far-right current president Jair Bolsonaro and leftist former president Lula.

Emperor Pedro I's heart returns to Brazil for 'state visit'

23-08-2022 11:46 Brazil celebrates 200th birthday with preserved heart parade. Emperor Pedro I, declared Brazil independent from Portugal in 1822, and was buried in Brazil. His heart, however, was kept in Portugal. It will make a ‘state visit’ in September.

Jair Bolsonaro mocks Argentina using inclusive language

05-08-2022 22:12 The Brazilian president referred to Argentina’s economic situation in an ironic use of inclusive language, after condemning its use in Argentina. He also criticised his opponent Lula Da Silva.

Brazilian pro-gun protesters march 'for freedom' in capital

11-07-2022 16:37 Pro-arms demonstrators took to the streets of Brasilia to demand easier access to guns. Jair Bolsonaro, who is campaigning for reelection, has already loosened regulations.

Poll: Brazil's Lula holds wide lead over incumbent Bolsonaro

24-06-2022 13:00 In Datafolha poll, 47% of respondents said they intended to support Lula in the upcoming presidential election, compared to only 28% for Bolsonaro.

Fernández and Bolsonaro meet for only second time at Americas Summit

10-06-2022 12:42 For Argentina's government, what was only the second face-to-face meeting between the leaders was just an informal exchange, but it is also the beginning of the thawing of a relationship that has had many flashpoints.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Deforestation surges in Brazil Atlantic Forest: report

26-05-2022 20:20 Deforestation surged 66 percent last year in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, according to a new report, compounding fears over the rampant destruction of the Amazon rainforest further north.