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Political escapism in Brazil

31-10-2026 00:00 Last Sunday’s run-off could hardly have been more polarised, yet both right and left could end up being the losers. The question of where do we go from here in the relationship between South America’s two biggest countries has been rendered far more acute by this week’s events.

Brazil summons Argentine diplomat over Flávio Bolsonaro's escape

30-10-2026 15:40 Brasília seeks explanations from Javier Milei's government over the defeated presidential candidate's passage through Argentina en route to the United States.

Opposition demands answers from Milei over role in Flávio Bolsonaro escape

28-10-2026 13:43 Peronist lawmakers said they will seek to summon Cabinet officials before Congress; Opposition demands answers over its possible role in helping Flávio Bolsonaro flee Brazil and fly to the United States.

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida, flees Brazil after losing election

28-10-2026 12:42 Bolsonaro arrives in Miami with his family after fleeing Brazil; Right-winger, who is facing multiple criminal investigations, lost last Sunday's run-off to Lula.

Reports: Flávio Bolsonaro flees to United States after Brazil election defeat

27-10-2026 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 cancels Flávio Bolsonaro's passports with whereabouts unclear

27-10-2026 14:26 Brazilian right-winger has passports cancelled as speculation swirled over his whereabouts.

Flávio Bolsonaro says court banned him from leaving Brazil

26-10-2026 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.

Trump slams 'rigged' Brazil election after ally Bolsonaro loses

26-10-2026 17:46 US president claims Brazil's elections were "rigged" and "so corrupt" after President Lula's victory over Flávio Bolsonaro.

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.

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.

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 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.”

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.

'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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.