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Brazil election

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Where things stand

Ahead of the 25 October runoff, Lula's campaign has filed complaints against Meta over alleged election interference, which Meta rejects. Flávio Bolsonaro led the first round on 4 October, and an early poll puts him at 52% to Lula's 48%.

Brazil elects a president in October 2026. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party is seeking a fourth term against the right-wing camp built around the Bolsonaro family, which Lula links to US President Donald Trump.

Timeline in detail

Sunday, 11 October 2026Geopolitics

Lula accuses Meta of election interference ahead of Brazil runoff

Lula's campaign announced complaints to electoral and regulatory authorities over alleged interference by Meta, which says the claims are unfounded, according to Politika. Flávio Bolsonaro finished first in the first round on 4 October, and Le Monde reports that a win in the runoff would give Bolsonaro a majority of Supreme Court judges on Bolsonaro's side, while The Hindu says Lula's government lowered fuel prices ahead of the vote.

Saturday, 10 October 2026GeopoliticsArrest warrant issued for Eduardo Bolsonaro as runoff polls show tight race

Arrest warrant issued for Eduardo Bolsonaro as runoff polls show tight race

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordered the arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro, who lives in the United States, weeks before the presidential runoff. A first poll puts Flávio Bolsonaro at 52% and Lula at 48%, which El País calls a technical tie.

Thursday, 8 October 2026GeopoliticsFlávio Bolsonaro vows constitutional reform ahead of Brazil runoff as US Democrats question visa revocation

Flávio Bolsonaro vows constitutional reform ahead of Brazil runoff as US Democrats question visa revocation

Far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro says he wants to reform the constitution to redemocratise Brazil, El País reports, and faces President Lula in the runoff later this month. On Wednesday, eight Democratic members of the US House demanded explanations from Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the revocation of an ambassador's diplomatic visa, Folha de S.Paulo reports.

Wednesday, 7 October 2026GeopoliticsBolsonaro family gains strength as Lula retools for Brazil runoff

Bolsonaro family gains strength as Lula retools for Brazil runoff

Flávio Bolsonaro won Sunday's first round with 47.03% to Lula's 45.16%. The runoff is on 25 October.

Financial TimesEl PaísThe Guardian

Tuesday, 6 October 2026EconomyBrazilian real and stocks jump as Bolsonaro leads election first round

Brazilian real and stocks jump as Bolsonaro leads election first round

Brazil's currency and stocks rose on Monday after Flávio Bolsonaro came out ahead of Lula in the first round of the election, Reuters and Nikkei Asia report. The Financial Times writes that investors see the right-winger as more likely than President Lula to enact quick spending cuts.

Tuesday, 6 October 2026GeopoliticsBolsonaro tops Lula in first round, setting up Brazil runoff

Bolsonaro tops Lula in first round, setting up Brazil runoff

Right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday with about 47% to President Lula's 45%. The two meet in a runoff on 25 October.

Financial TimesThe GuardianNew York Times

Monday, 5 October 2026GeopoliticsBolsonaro edges Lula in Brazil's first round, runoff set

Bolsonaro edges Lula in Brazil's first round, runoff set

Right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Lula on Sunday, about 47% to 45%. The two meet in a runoff on 25 October.

FAZJerusalem PostWall Street Journal

Saturday, 15 August 2026GeopoliticsLula's lead over Flávio Bolsonaro narrows before Brazil's election

Lula's lead over Flávio Bolsonaro narrows before Brazil's election

A new poll puts President Lula ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed before Brazil's presidential election, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday. Bloomberg had reported the narrowing lead a day earlier.

Monday, 3 August 2026GeopoliticsLula launches bid for fourth term against Bolsonaro's son

Lula launches bid for fourth term against Bolsonaro's son

Brazil's Workers' Party nominated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, for October's election at its convention, with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin again as running mate. Lula said on Sunday he was 'in great shape' and cast the race against Flávio Bolsonaro as a fight for national sovereignty against foreign interests, pointing to the Bolsonaro family's ties to US President Donald Trump.