The imprisoned former president will be center stage in the Oct. 7 election – even if he’s not a candidate.
Brazil
It’s a Lula Election in Brazil. Again.
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Brian Winter
Temer's Final BRICS Summit Is a Golden Opportunity for Brazil
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Oliver Stuenkel
Geopolitical divisions in the West could give Brazil and its partners a chance to increase their influence.
AQ INTERVIEW: Ciro Gomes: “Brazil Cannot Endure a Leftist Government”
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Matt Sandy
A leading candidate for president sounds off on his rivals – and friends.
Poll Update: Brazil's Uncertain Presidential Race
With four months to go until election day, a Datafolha poll shows a jailed ex-president ahead. What happens if he can’t run remains in doubt.
A Corruption Crackdown Changed Brazilian Politics. Its Soccer Stayed the Same.
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Joshua Law
As the World Cup nears, there are few signs that authorities at Brazil’s scrutinized soccer federation are ready to do things differently.
Why Markets Should Be Skeptical of Jair Bolsonaro
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Pedro Abramovay
The leader in polls for Brazil’s October election does not have a pro-business past.
Brazil Spends Billions on Public Security. Why Is Violence Getting Worse?
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Robert Muggah
A new study shows that violence costs Brazil more than 4 percent of GDP. Here's how security policy could be more cost-effective.