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Pope cites Brazil in critique of political crises in Americas

09-01-2023 21:48 Argentine pontiff cites "various countries of the Americas where political crises are laden with tensions and forms of violence that exacerbate social conflicts."

Amid tight security, Brazil hosts 'Lulapalooza' to toast Lula inauguration

30-12-2022 12:29 Some 300,000 revellers and more than a dozen heads of state and government are expected to attend leftist icon Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's swearing-extravaganza in Brasilia.

Lula’s advisers, Congress seek middle ground in spending plan

23-11-2022 14:10 Negotiations underscore a problem that has long concerned policymakers across the political spectrum — that the current fiscal rule, which sets a ceiling that limits spending growth to the previous year’s inflation rate, is impractical.

Silent Bolsonaro leaves void in Brazil presidency

20-11-2022 09:25 Nearly three weeks after losing to leftist rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Jair Bolsonaro – who remains in office until January 1 – has gone uncharacteristically silent, shunning official events and even his beloved social media accounts.

Jail term to a third term – the story of Lula's historic comeback

02-11-2022 22:00 Books, love and diehard support helped Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva survive jail and take back Brazil’s Presidency. But he inherits a changed country, and the challenges still ahead are daunting.

Bolsonaro 'authorises' transition without acknowledging defeat

01-11-2022 21:27 In a speech that lasted just over two minutes, the far-right incumbent neither acknowledged defeat, nor congratulated Lula on his victory.

Congratulations pour in for Brazil president-elect Lula

31-10-2022 08:09 Congratulations poured in from across the globe for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after his narrow victory in Brazil's second-round run-off was confirmed; President Alberto Fernández says win "opens a new era for the history of Latin America" after "injustices" against ex-leader.

Brazil awaits Bolsonaro's next move as Lula faces tough to-do list

31-10-2022 07:59 Fresh off a huge victory party that capped a remarkable political comeback, President-elect Lula faces the less-pleasant business of a messy, high-risk transition process.

'Make it stop!' Brazilians fed up with long, dirty election campaign

26-10-2022 15:17 Fiery rhetoric leading up to the October 30th run-off has left many citizens feeling burnt out.

Bolsonaro stalls in polls after ally clashes with police

25-10-2022 17:54 Former right-wing lawmaker fires at authorities and lobs grenades in near-fatal shootout; Incumbent Brazilian president loses steam in closing days of race.

Meet Simone Tebet, kingmaker in Brazil's presidential runoff

13-10-2022 16:52 A little-known woman senator has emerged as kingmaker in Brazil's knife-edge presidential runoff.

Bolsonaro and Manes: the victors in Brazil and Argentina?

08-10-2022 07:00 While President Alberto Fernández and his boss Cristina, both Lula fanboys, could celebrate another victory for the “progressives” of Latin America, the true reasons to raise a glass could have more to do with what’s happening in the Argentine opposition.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

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 vote goes to runoff as Bolsonaro finishes close second to Lula

02-10-2022 18:51 Neither candidate clears 50 percent threshold; Second round of voting to take place October 30th.

Lula criticises Alberto Fernández for sticking to IMF debt deal

29-09-2022 14:11 Former Brazil president and candidate in this Sunday’s election says Argentina’s leader is “in a bind” and has disappointed voters by attempting to resolve the nation's US$44.5-billion debt deal.

Analyst: Brazil's Bolsonaro has 'every chance' of re-election

13-09-2022 10:03 Contrary to reports, Brazil's outspoken far-right leader has “every chance” of being re-elected in crunch October election, says top analyst.

Brazil's Bolsonaro fires third Petrobras chief as fuel prices soar

24-05-2022 08:56 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro dismisses president of state oil giant Petrobras – who had been in the job for only 40 days.

Lula, the tarnished icon, seeking a comeback as president in Brazil

09-05-2022 15:59 Capping a lifetime of dramatic twists of fate, 76-year-old leftist icon Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking his unlikeliest turnaround yet: a presidential comeback.

Lula leads election poll as Brazilians fret about jobs, virus

12-01-2022 22:06 Brazilians’ worries about unemployment and Covid-19 continue to chip away at Jair Bolsonaro’s popularity, a new poll has found, leaving former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on track to win this year’s election.

Bolsonaro starts potential annus horribilis with health scare

06-01-2022 13:19 It was already shaping up to be a tough year for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, but then his New Year beach vacation come crashing to an end with an emergency flight to hospital.