Brazil's Far-Right Resurgence
The Bolsonaro family looks likely to retake the presidency.
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Latest on Bolsonaro
Newest firstJudge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of presidential candidate
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice issued a warrant on Thursday for the arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro
Brazilian students in Rio de Janeiro march against the prospect of another Bolsonaro presidency
Thousands of Brazilian students have marched in Rio de Janeiro against the possibility of Flávio Bolsonaro winning the presidency
Geopolitics
Trump kept silent in Brazil's election. It might have helped his ally.
A White House adviser said the uncharacteristic reticence was a strategic decision as Flávio Bolsonaro takes the lead heading into the next round.
Geopolitics
Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory
Progressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surge. Flávio Bolsonaro is in pole position to…
Markets
Brazilian stocks jump as Bolsonaro now seen as heavy favorite to win presidency
The moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday. Bolsonaro will face incumbent Lula da Silva in a run-off on Oct. 25.
Geopolitics
Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month.
Geopolitics
Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave
Flavio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil's presidential election, and will now face off against incumbent Lula da Silva in a second round on October 25.
Geopolitics
Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.
Markets
Lula or Bolsonaro: Wall Street braces for two wildly different results in Brazil election
With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.
Markets
Brazil's Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro's son
President leads huge rally in Rio before election on Sunday seen as most important for decades. The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has claimed…
Markets
Brazil is holding an election - and for the stock market, there's more to gain than to lose, says fund manager
Were Flavio Bolsonaro to outperform current polling Sunday, an emerging-market fund manager see the opportunity for a sharp rally in stocks
Geopolitics
The Bolsonaros. they're back! Brazil heads to the polls - podcast
Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday's historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsona…
The Woman Remaking Brazil's Far Right
Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro is playing a key role in her stepson's presidential campaign.
How Flávio Bolsonaro Sees the World
Brazil's far-right presidential hopeful wants to step up ties with Washington. But like his father, he would struggle to spurn Beijing.
Geopolitics
'It cost me many friendships': former Brazil military chief reveals inside struggle to stop Bolsonaro's coup
Carlos de Almeida Baptista Júnior describes 2022 meeting in new book as ex-leader's son vies with Lula for presidency. The far-right populist Jair Bolsonaro w…
The Bolsonaro Inheritance
Nepotism could tank the far right's chances in Brazil.
Geopolitics
Brazil's top presidential candidates Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro clash over US tariff proposal
Brazil's President Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro have clashed over U.S. tariffs
Geopolitics
Brazilian court convicts Jair Bolsonaro's son of seeking US help for his father
Supreme court finds Eduardo Bolsonaro tried to get sanctions put on judges trying ex-president over coup plot. Brazil's supreme court has sentenced Eduardo Bol…
Bolsonaro dynasty eyes comeback as Brazil's socialist president faces challenge from jailed rival's son
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, addresses his brother Flavio's recently launched 2026 presidential campaign against Presid…
Markets
Lightning injures 89 at rally for former Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Lightning struck near a rally of supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, injuring 89 people, according to the fire depart…
Geopolitics
Imprisoned Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes surgery
Jair Bolsonaro, who has been hospitalized since Wednesday, has been serving a 27-year prison sentence since November for an attempted coup.
Jim Caviezel starring in Bolsonaro biopic as son of jailed former president launches 2026 campaign
Jim Caviezel stars as Jair Bolsonaro in the secret biopic "Dark Horse" directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, with filming planned in Brazil and Mexico through 2026.
Geopolitics
Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested days before starting 27-year prison sentence
Brazil's federal police arrested former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of leading a coup attempt, on Saturday.
Consumer
Brazilian environmentalist gets funded by DiCaprio after false forest fire accusation by Bolsonaro
Being falsely accused of setting fire in the Amazon with funds from Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has become a blessing in disguise for Caetano Scannav…
Morning Brief: Kirk Probe Expands, Hochul Backs Socialist Mamdani & U.S. Rips Bolsonaro Sentence
The FBI broadens its investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination, New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani scores a major endorsement, and the White House t…
Geopolitics
Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would respond after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in p…
Finance
U.S. warns of response to 'witch hunt' after Brazil's Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years
The chances of a near-term de-escalation between the U.S. and Brazil are low, Morningstar analysts said, adding the bilateral relationship is likely to deterio…
Geopolitics
Brazil's Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after being convicted of coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, was found guilty on five counts.
Geopolitics
Bolsonaro Convicted of Attempting Coup
The ruling is a watershed moment in Brazilian history - and one that could further upend relations with the United States.
