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- 1Brazilians weigh 2026 election scenarios and Bolsonaro-linked outcomes●# Brazilelections2026 "Scenario 3, a catastrophe: Flávio Bolsonaro wins and secures a majority in Congress If this happe
Discussion is building in Brazil around possible outcomes of the 2026 presidential elections, including a scenario commentators describe as catastrophic: a win for Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, alongside a congressional majority for his allies. Analysts warn this would echo the 2019-2022 Bolsonaro administration but under tougher conditions, citing tensions with the Supreme Court and the country's strained domestic situation.
- 2Gaza flotilla activist Thiago Ávila to run for Brazil Congress▼Why Gaza Flotilla's Thiago Ávila is running for Brazil Congress
Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian activist known for his role in the Gaza flotilla efforts to break Israel's blockade, is running for a seat in Brazil's Congress. His candidacy ties his humanitarian activism to national politics, and coverage is examining how his high-profile involvement in pro-Palestinian campaigns could shape his political future in Brazil.
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A Brazilian man who works as a Donald Trump lookalike is running for a seat in Brazil's Congress, drawing attention for his striking resemblance to the US president. The candidacy is being covered internationally as an unusual and eye-catching story, with observers noting the blend of political mimicry and Brazil's own election season.