Trump Says Flávio Bolsonaro Can Remain in US as Long as He Wants

US President Questions Brazil’s Election Outcome While Defeated Candidate Faces Investigations at Home U.S. President Donald Trump has said Brazilian senator and defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is welcome to remain in the United States for as long as he wishes, signalling continued support for the Bolsonaro family following Brazil’s presidential election. Speaking to reporters […]

Brazil Votes in Crucial Presidential Runoff

Brazil Votes in Crucial Presidential Runoff

Millions of Brazilians are voting in a closely contested presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The election could reshape the political direction of Latin America’s largest country and influence its relationships with the United States and other global powers. Brazilians headed to the polls on Sunday, October 25, […]

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 […]

Bolsonaro’s Eldest Son Suggests Possible Exit From Presidential Bid

Bolsonaro’s Eldest Son Suggests Possible Exit From Presidential Bid

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, said on Sunday that he may choose not to run for president in next year’s election. This marks a shift from his statement on Friday, when he said his father had selected him as the Liberal Party’s nominee — a development that unsettled markets […]