Bolsonaro’s Lead Over Lula Narrows Ahead of Brazil’s Presidential Runoff, Polls Show

Brazil’s presidential race is tightening ahead of Sunday’s October 25 runoff, with new opinion polls showing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s advantage over incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowing as both candidates intensify their campaigns. Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, outperformed expectations in the first round of voting earlier […]

Brazil Election Set to Reshape Trade Relations with the US as Tariffs and Critical Minerals Take Centre Stage

Brazil’s upcoming presidential runoff is emerging as a pivotal moment for the country’s economic relationship with the United States, with trade tariffs, access to critical minerals and investment in strategic industries at stake. The October 25, 2026, runoff will see President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva face conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, following a closely watched […]