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Brazilian Election: Lula and Jair Bolsonaro Finally Square Off in First Presidential Debate

With tensions remaining high in Brazil ahead of a heated presidential election season, candidates seeking the highest office in the land finally squared off in the election's first presidential debates.

Brazil Election Campaign Period Officially Begins, Fears of Violence Remain

Aug 16, 2022 10:53 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil's Presidential Election's campaign period officially kicked off on Tuesday. However, there are still growing concerns that political violence and other threats to democracy are already brewing in the country.

Lula: Former Brazilain President, Current Presidential Front-Runner, and Secret Billionaire?

Aug 01, 2022 01:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Luiz Inácio da Silva, better known across the world as Lula, is Brazil's former president. However, he is mounting a political comeback after the courts nullified his previous corruption convictions.

Brazil Elections: Towel Sales Mock Jair Bolsonaro Supporters' Mistrust of Polls

Jul 28, 2022 10:59 PM EDT By Rick Martin

It all started as a joke, but towel sales in Rio de Janeiro may be reflecting the outcome of one of the most important elections happening in South America.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Officially Launches Reelection Bid Amid Controversies

Jul 24, 2022 10:34 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil's Liberal Party held its party convention at a stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, and it approved the nomination of President Jair Bolsonaro there.

Brazil Elections: Jair Bolsonaro Continues to Sow Doubts on Election as He Lags in Polls

Jul 19, 2022 02:12 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro continued to claim vulnerabilities to the country's electronic voting system as he keeps losing in the polls.

Brazil Supreme Court Rules: Judge Biased on Lula's Case

Mar 24, 2021 05:03 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Earlier this month, Brazil Supreme Court has dismissed former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's corruption convictions related to a huge bribery scandal, which was known as Operation Car Wash.

Lula Corruption Charges Dismissed; Could Run Again in Brazil

Brazil Supreme Court Judge Clears Ex-President Lula of Corruption Charges

Mar 09, 2021 02:58 AM EST By Mary Anne Webber

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil on Monday dismissed the corruption cases against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.