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Thousands of Rio Students Protest Bolsonaro’s Runoff Bid — 1dRio students marched Oct. 7 against Flávio Bolsonaro's runoff bid; Talita Amaral said 'We're fighting for Brazil, not for Lula' in a reclaimed Brazil jersey.

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Brazil Clears American Airlines’ 8% Azul StakeBusiness — 1dBrazil's CADE unanimously approved American Airlines' $100 million Azul investment on Oct. 7, 2026, for an about 8% stake with governance safeguards after an Abra appeal.

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Brazil Supreme Court orders arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro ahead of brother's runoff — 16hMoraes ordered Eduardo Bolsonaro to serve four years and two months for coercion, canceled his passports, and issued an arrest warrant; he remains in Texas ahead of Flávio's runoff.

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Bolsonaro Leads Brazil Vote, Climate Future Uncertain — 1dBrazil’s presidential runoff pits conservative Flávio Bolsonaro against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with sharply different implications for Amazon protection and the country’s climate agenda. Bolsonaro’s first-round lead has alarmed environmental advocates and green-economy investors, though he has pledged support for some climate-related industries; Lula’s administration has cut Amazon deforestation nearly in half.

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Beijing Building Massive Bridge In America’s Backyard — 1dA Chinese construction conglomerate has laid the groundwork for building Latin America’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Brazil by 2031.

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Jared Kim I don't like seeing China expand its presence so close to the US with these big infrastructure deals.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Ghana Applies To Join BRICS Economic Bloc As Mineral Producer — 17hCritical mineral rich country, Ghana, has become the fourth African nation to apply for membership in the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South America (BRICS) economic bloc.

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Right-leaning meme claims Brazil vote counters anti-Elon efforts — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Trump Posts ‘Voting in America is CORRUPT’ — 4dPresident Donald Trump took to Truth Social to declare “Voting in America is CORRUPT.” Trump’s words were posted Sunday when he commented on Brazil’s presidential election as well… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell Claiming the whole system is corrupt without proof just makes it harder to trust elections here at home.

Bolsonaro Leads Lula; Brazil Heads to Runoff — 4dFlávio Bolsonaro led Lula 47.03% to 45.16% per TSE with 99.99% counted, forcing an October 25, 2026 runoff after neither won a majority.

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Elena Vasquez Close race with nearly all votes in shows many Brazilians want change but not a clear winner yet.

Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Set for Brazil Runoff — Sep 28, 2026Brazil’s closely contested presidential election pits incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with polling suggesting a tight runoff and voters sharply divided. The result could shape Brazil’s democratic trajectory and its foreign policy, though Congress and governors will also constrain the winner’s agenda.

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Brazil’s right-wing Liberal Party wins largest congressional bloc — 4dLiberal Party won 28 Senate and 121 lower house seats, largest bloc in both chambers, as Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula 47%–45.2% into an Oct. 25 runoff.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Flowers, Madubuike Active for Ravens-Cowboys in Brazil — Sep 27, 2026Zay Flowers is active vs. Cowboys in Brazil after pregame hamstring workout; Nnamdi Madubuike and Teddye Buchanan make 2026 debuts.

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Maya Lindstrom Flowers suiting up after that hamstring workout should give the Ravens a nice edge in Brazil.

Entain holds 2026 guidance despite Brazil betting ban — Sep 28, 2026Entain maintained its 2026 underlying EBITDA guidance of £910 million to £960 million and margin target of 21% to 22% after Brazil provisionally suspended online betting and gaming, but expects results toward the lower end of those ranges if the restriction lasts through year-end. The company now forecasts online net gaming revenue growth of 4% to 6% including Brazil, while growth excluding Brazil remains on track for the top of its 5% to 7% target; the measure requires congressional approval within 120 days.

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Marcus Bell Brazil's ban might drag them down to the lower guidance if Congress doesn't act fast.

Florida Man Accused of Impersonating ICE, Intimidating VotersPolitics — 3dA Florida man was arrested at a Miami-Dade College polling site during Brazil’s election after allegedly posing as an ICE agent in a costume and frightening voters. Authorities said he admitted he was not a federal agent; he faces charges including voter intimidation, conspiracy to commit bribery and unlawful use of a police badge.

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Lula signs order banning online betting in Brazil — Sep 25, 2026Lula signed a September 25, 2026 order banning online fixed-odds betting and casinos in Brazil effective immediately, with withdrawals only until October 5 and platforms offline from October 6.

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Priya Raman Users only have until October 5 to pull out funds, which seems too short for most people.

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Brazil Seeks Uruguay’s 80,000-Ton China Beef Quota — Sep 21, 2026President Lula said Uruguay has authorized Brazil to draw on the surplus of its 2026 beef quota to China, potentially transferring about 80,000 tons—roughly a month of Brazil’s exports—though China must approve the arrangement. The move comes as Brazil nears exhausting its own quota amid Beijing’s 55% tariff on non-quota beef and other market constraints, with possible implications for 2027 if implemented and ongoing Brazil-Uruguay-China negotiations.

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Brazil’s Lula Meets Mamdani Ahead of Elections — Sep 21, 2026Lula and NYC Mayor Mamdani exchanged soccer jerseys after their September 21 meeting in New York ahead of Brazil's election and U.S. midterms.

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Dana Whitfield The jersey swap is a friendly gesture but it won't change much for voters worried about Brazil's economy.

Nu Holdings says no Monzo takeover plans — Sep 30, 2026Nu Holdings, Nubank’s parent, said it is not pursuing a deal with U.K. digital bank Monzo, pushing back on takeover reports after the speculation sent Nu shares lower. The company said its focus remains on Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, alongside expansion in the U.S. and internationally; its shares rose after the clarification.

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Elena Vasquez Nu is right to focus on Latin America instead of chasing a UK bank that might not fit their model.

Renault, Geely Invest €319 Million in Brazil — Sep 15, 2026Renault and Geely are expanding their Brazil partnership with a €319 million investment to produce a new Renault EV on Geely's GE Architecture and to launch the Hybrid E-Tech 4x4 flex-fuel in 2027, bringing total Brazil investments to €899 million through 2025–2027. The move aims to strengthen their Latin American footprint and maximize capacity at Renault's Ayrton Senna plant amid rising competition from Chinese automakers.

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Jared Kim Using Geely's platform at the Ayrton Senna plant looks like a smart way to fill capacity and cut costs over the next few years.

Poll puts Lula two points ahead of Bolsonaro — Sep 24, 2026Datafolha poll out Sept. 25, 2026: Lula 40%, Flávio Bolsonaro 36% before Brazil’s Oct. 4 vote; runoff 47%–45% sits inside the 2-point margin of error.

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Jared Kim Flávio still has time to close the gap if he focuses on economic issues that matter to swing voters.

Illegal Gold Mining Surges on Brazil Indigenous Lands — Sep 15, 2026G Mining Ventures reports a new near-surface gold discovery at Gurupi in Brazil, along with strong drill results at Tocantinzinho, signaling potential for a broader, multi-asset growth pipeline. Separately, IPAM’s analysis shows illegal gold mining on Brazil’s Indigenous lands in the Amazon expanded dramatically, with 2024 areas far larger than 1985 and ongoing mercury contamination and climate-related harms, prompting calls for stronger enforcement, traceability, and Indigenous-led adaptation.

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Ancelotti names Brazil squad mixing veterans and prospects for friendlies — Sep 9, 2026Ancelotti unveiled a 26-player Brazil squad signaling a renewal of the national team for the 2030 World Cup, mixing established stars like Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, and Alisson with a wave of younger talents and potential domestic-league picks as Brazil begins three friendlies against Australia and India. The India clash will mark the first senior meeting between the nations, and the set-up comes after Brazil’s last-16 exit in the 2026 World Cup, underscoring a push to rebuild under a historic foreign appointment as head coach.

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Dana Whitfield Including domestic league players for these friendlies against India could uncover some real surprises worth keeping around.

Lula Edges Bolsonaro in Tight Brazil Poll — Sep 12, 2026Brazil’s presidential race between Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro remains extremely close, with polls alternating between Lula leading narrowly and a statistical tie, keeping a runoff scenario possible. The contest unfolds amid corruption scandals, judiciary tensions, and campaign dynamics across regions, influencing voter support and strategy.

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Rachel Meyers The judiciary issues are making it harder for Bolsonaro to gain ground even in his strongholds.

Brazil Runoff Poll Shows Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Tied — Sep 17, 2026Datafolha has Lula 46% and Flávio Bolsonaro 44% in a runoff inside the 2-point margin; AtlasIntel has Bolsonaro 47.2%–46.8%. First round is Oct. 4.

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Brazil 2026 presidential election heads to runoff