Elections 2022: Lula or Bolsonaro? As is usual in presidential elections, almost all public discussions about politics revolve around who will be the next president. Meanwhile, the offices of the National Congress, which largely determine the future president’s possible actions, occupy a distant ba...
Critics fear Mr Bolsonaro could be preparing a Brazilian version of the January 6 riot in Washington, where supporters of former American president Donald Trump stormed the US capitol, alleging he had been robbed of a re-election victory. Already, Mr Bolsonaro has said he might reject the 2022...
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s presidential vote, promising state investments, tax reforms and to end hunger with a programme that depends on forging allies in a polarised Congress. Lula’s 50.9% victory margin, narrower than polls indicated, has been confirmed by ...
The currency has been relatively stable close to 5.20 per U.S. dollar for months after a weak spell in the second quarter of 2022, defying concerns of market volatility around October's presidential election. Friday's survey pointed to further appreciation for the real, gaining 1.9...