After the failed insurrection in Brasília, authorities worry about domestic terrorism and the loyalties of Brazil’s armed forces and police, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

A controversial past weighs heavily on the conservative’s presidential bid.

While Argentina, Guatemala, and Paraguay will hold presidential votes, a number of other countries have notable elections.

"Tengo relativa confianza en la justicia brasileña y los tres poderes en investigar sin hacer excesos", dijo el vicepresidente de política de AS/COA.

“This could strengthen Lula if he takes this opportunity to bring the different forces in Brazil together,” says AS/COA's senior director of policy.

"It's hard to say whether it was a break in security or it was a purposeful stand down from security forces," said AS/COA's senior director of policy.

"This is either an attempt to get away or a self-imposed exile," said AS/COA's Brian Winter to The Washington Post.