Brazil: A 2026 Snapshot
By
Emilie Sweigart
AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Trump Doctrine Brazil PRESIDENT Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva IN OFFICE 2003–2010; Since 2023 Lula is seeking a fourth term in the October 4 general election, and while a clear opposition frontrunner has not yet emerged, potential candidates include São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and former President Jair Bolsonaro’s son Flávio. Crime and violence will likely be top campaign issues following the police operation targeting the Comando Vermelho criminal...
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