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A new BTG Pactual/Nexus poll shows former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva extending his lead over incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in first-round presidential election projections, while a hypothetical second-round runoff between the two remains very close. The findings underline that Brazil's presidential race is still highly competitive, with neither candidate holding a decisive advantage should the vote go to a runoff.

A new poll shows former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva widening his lead over incumbent Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the first round of the presidential election, though the two remain statistically tied in second-round runoff scenarios. The figures suggest a tight race ahead of the October vote, with neither candidate yet commanding a clear advantage if it goes to a second round.

A new Datafolha poll published by CNN Brasil shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro leading both first-round and second-round scenarios for the São Paulo state government race. Searches combining his name with President Lula and polling data have surged among Brazilian users, reflecting intense interest in how the Bolsonaro family's electoral strength in São Paulo measures against the president's national standing.

Brazil's upcoming presidential election is being shaped in part by Washington, as analysts and voters alike ask what Donald Trump will do next regarding the country. The New York Times reports that Trump's stance toward Brazil — and toward former president Jair Bolsonaro — has become one of the biggest open questions of the race, with observers weighing how US actions could influence the campaign and its outcome.

Flávio Bolsonaro is consolidating backing for a second-round runoff, with Caiado formalising his support at an event in Goiânia and PP and União Brasil also declaring for him. He says he will not seek re-election if elected, denies that ending re-election is aimed at returning his father to the presidency in 2030, and pledges to use a congressional majority to change the Constitution, vowing with Caiado to end the Lula era.

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has shelved the investigation into a senator and pro-Bolsonaro bloggers, including Oswaldo Eustáquio, who were suspected of threatening a Federal Police delegate. The case, reported by Valor Econômico, closed without charges. The decision is drawing attention in Brazil amid ongoing disputes over the judiciary's handling of investigations into supporters of the former president.

A Bloomberg analysis examines the rivalry that shapes Brazilian politics, widely understood to be the contest between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro. The piece frames their feud as the defining force in the country's political landscape. The full argument beyond the headline is not available.

Brazil is focused on a debate hosted by Globo. Polling experts have been explaining how President Lula's absence from the event could affect the race, while Senator Flávio Bolsonaro confirmed he would attend and publicly challenged Lula to confront him. The debate is shaping up as a key moment in the campaign.

Brazil's presidential election is going to a second round after neither candidate won a first-round majority. President Lula will face Bolsonaro in a runoff, with results showing Bolsonaro outperforming pre-election polls to force the decider. Outlets including Al Jazeera, the Guardian and BBC are covering the first-round takeaways, live results and how the dramatic vote unfolded.

Brazil's 2026 election race is drawing wide attention, with a new poll showing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro leading the presidential contest in the state of Goiás. Election-related searches are surging across multiple countries, and coverage of early polling for the vote is spreading in Portuguese and Spanish-language media.

Brazilian media are focused on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as new polls show him leading ahead of an election's first round. A CNT/MDA survey gives him 47.8% of valid votes against 42.1% for Flávio Bolsonaro, while an Instituto França poll puts the gap narrower at 43.9% to 40.5%. Lula also criticised what he called a 'promiscuity' entrenched at the Supreme Federal Court.

Brazilian senator Rogério Marinho, who serves as government leader in the Senate under President Lula, is set to meet today with Supreme Court justice Luis Roberto Fachin alongside a coordinator for senator Flávio Bolsonaro, according to Jovem Pan. The meeting comes amid ongoing negotiations in Congress, drawing attention to the interaction between the government and the opposition in the Upper House.

No candidate won a majority in Brazil's presidential election first round, sending the race to a runoff between former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. The outcome keeps one of the world's most consequential elections undecided, with voters set to choose between the leftist former leader and the right-wing incumbent in a second round.

Brazilians head to the polls in a presidential election pitting former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Polls put Lula slightly ahead, but a runoff looks likely as the race narrows into a dead heat. Both candidates have wrapped up campaigning amid intense international attention on the outcome for Brazil and the region.

Donald Trump avoided answering a question about his support for Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro, while reiterating that he is closely following Brazil's presidential election. His remarks drew attention in Brazil and abroad, as commentators weigh what his stance means for the Bolsonaro family's political prospects and for relations between Washington and Brasília ahead of the vote.

Fabiana Bolsonaro, of the Liberal Party (PL), has been elected a state deputy in São Paulo with 61,183 votes. The result adds another member of the Bolsonaro family to elected office and is drawing attention ahead of Brazil's 2026 elections, with commentators noting the family's continued political presence in São Paulo state politics.

Brazilian political attention is focused on the second round of the presidential race, with the PT president downplaying polls showing Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of Lula by two points. The party argues the margin is small and can be reversed, as campaigns make final pushes before the decisive vote and commentators weigh the tightness of the contest.

Brazil is discussing TV Globo's cancellation of a televised debate, with VEJA asking whether President Lula or Senator Flávio Bolsonaro came out worse from the decision. The move has fueled speculation about each camp's strategy ahead of the election season, with commentators weighing who gained or lost the most politically.

Analyst commentary featured on R7 suggests the upcoming Brazilian election could end with a 'great victory' for bolsonarismo, the political movement linked to former president Jair Bolsonaro. The claim is drawing attention as Brazil debates the direction of the vote and the strength of the Brazilian right.

Brazilian pollster and political scientist Antonio Lavareda is drawing attention after comments on public discontent with President Lula. In a VEJA interview, an ex-secretary to Temer and Bolsonaro argued that dissatisfaction with Lula is institutional rather than economic, suggesting the criticism is tied to the workings of government and Congress rather than the economy.

Flávio Bolsonaro's proposal for government is being debated in Brazil, with economists weighing in on the challenge he would face. Economist Samuel Pessôa, quoted by BBC Brasil, said the difficulty would be 'being a normal right-wing president', a remark that frames the debate around whether he could distance himself from his family's political legacy.

A new Datafolha poll is drawing attention in Brazil, measuring the presidential contest between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in São Paulo, the country's largest electoral college. Coverage, including by VEJA, highlights how the race stands in the state, a key battleground that often shapes national election dynamics.

Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro publicly voiced support for federal deputy Rebeca Ramagem, framing her situation as that of a politically persecuted figure forced into exile, away from her home and family. He said the fight is for Brazil and for all the politically persecuted, promising to 'rescue democracy' and declaring that, with faith and strength, Brazil will prevail.

Otoni de Paula has been elected, according to reports circulating in Brazil. The Rio de Janeiro politician, previously a supporter of former president Jair Bolsonaro, drew attention after declaring his vote for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a shift that sparked commentary about his political realignment. Further details about the scope of the election result remain limited.

Brazilians are searching for the latest poll matching President Lula with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, fuelling speculation about the 2026 presidential race. Outlets including O Globo are weighing what a Flávio candidacy could mean, with discussion focusing on whether the Bolsonaro name could unite the right against Lula.

Brazil's electoral court is weighing whether votes cast for Anthony Garotinho count in Rio de Janeiro's mayoral race, after a ruling restricted his candidacy. Garotinho has asked the TSE to suspend the injunction, citing the Deltan case. The TSE says his votes remain valid until a final decision, but without them Douglas Ruas would already be elected in the first round, avoiding a runoff. Flávio Bolsonaro accused the judiciary of maneuvering to help Eduardo Paes win.

Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian senator and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, is trending as results circulate showing Lula ahead in 14 countries while Flávio leads in 8, according to Poder360's running tally. The breakdown compares support levels country by country, and readers are following the count as figures continue to come in across Brazil and abroad.

Michel Temer, Brazil's former president, is again a topic of conversation in the country's political debate. Discussion is centring on alliances ahead of the second round of the elections, with figures such as Ciro Nogueira signalling support for Flávio Bolsonaro and party meetings under way to define positions. Temer's role in these negotiations is drawing attention.

Vote counting is under way in Brazil's presidential election, with early partial results showing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro ahead of his rivals. The vote is widely seen as a defining moment for the country, with high turnout and intense attention both at home and abroad. Results are still trickling in, and the final outcome remains uncertain as more ballots are tallied.

Early results from Brazil's 2026 presidential election abroad show Senator Flávio Bolsonaro running second to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva among Brazilian voters overseas. Outlets report Lula leading in Italy, China and Berlin, where he took 83% of valid votes, while Flávio Bolsonaro remained below Jair Bolsonaro's past showing in Japan. Nearly one million Brazilians abroad were eligible to vote, with ballots also cast in Israel, the Palestinian territories and Ukraine.

A Vox Brasil poll shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro numerically ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in voting intentions for the 2026 presidential race, according to JOTA Jornalismo. The finding is drawing attention because it suggests a strong electoral position for the Bolsonaro family despite Lula's incumbency, fueling debate about the shape of the next presidential contest in Brazil.