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Brazil Voting Extension Drew 34,330 VotesMachine logs show about 34,330 votes after the original closing time, roughly 0.8% of Lula’s 4.43 million margin, as Trump and Flávio questioned the extension.
Tue 3:55 AM ET
- Bolsonaro’s Party Recognizes Lula’s Win
The Liberal Party of the Bolsonaro family accepted Lula’s runoff result on 26 October but queried pre-election spending, as Flávio Bolsonaro and Trump object.
Tue 4:01 AM ET
- Trump Calls Brazil’s Election Rigged
Trump said Brazil’s runoff “looked like another rigged election” and offered no evidence.
Tue 7:48 AM ET
- Colombia Revokes Amazon Mining and Oil Ban
Colombia's environment minister revoked the Amazon reserve that barred new mining and oil contracts, citing a skipped consultation with Afro communities.
Tue 3:51 AM ET
- Braskem Creditors Ask Owners for US$1.85B
Creditors of Brazil’s Braskem gave more time for a restructuring deal and asked owners for a US$1.85 billion capital commitment, with a US court case looming.
Tue 4:04 AM ET
Brazil — the brief
Why Bolsonaro Allies Cry Persecution
Flavio Bolsonaro and his allies call court orders political persecution. The record, the courts, the Lula government and US officials answer.
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All analysis →TSE Candidate Vetting and Organized Crime
TSE candidate vetting explained: how Brazil's electoral courts can reject a candidate over alleged organized crime...
Willer Tomaz Alcazar Case Explained, Oct 24
The Willer Tomaz Alcazar case explained: who the Brazilian lawyer is, his tie to Flávio Bolsonaro...
Meta Election Restrictions in Brazil, 22 Oct
Meta election restrictions explained: why Meta is accused of limiting pro-Lula accounts in Brazil and how...
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Brazil Stocks Slip 0.51% as Real Gains 1%
Brazil's Ibovespa fell 0.51% to 175,710 on Oct 27 after Monday's crash, while the real gained about 1%....
Flávio Bolsonaro Reported Heading to the US
Flávio Bolsonaro is reported to have left Brazil for the US after missing a passport deadline; Washington says...
Brazil’s Real Recovers After Election Rout
The dollar fell 1.07% to R$5.35 on Tuesday, giving back part of Monday's 8% jump after Lula's win....
Brazil’s Risky Debtors Hit 20.3 Million
Brazil's central bank says 20.3 million people are in risky debt, up 75% in five years, and promises...
Brazil Stocks Slip 0.5% After 13.9% Plunge
Brazil’s Ibovespa fell 0.5% to 175,710 on 27 October, a day after a 13.9% plunge, while the real...
Brazil’s Pix Handles 55% of All Payments
Pix, Brazil's instant-payment system, carried 55.2% of all payments in H1 2026, the central bank said, ahead of...
Strong El Niño Could Cut Brazil Soy Crop 10%
Serasa Experian sees Brazil's 2026/27 soybean crop at 163.6 million tons in a strong El Niño, 9.7% below...
Brazil’s At-Risk Borrowers Hit 20.3 Million
Brazil's central bank counts 20.3 million at-risk borrowers, up 75% since 2021, as debt costs peak. What it...