Brazil reports record drop in Amazon deforestation before runoff
Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell 41.8% in the year to July 2026, the biggest drop since records began in 1988, ahead of the 25 October presidential run-off.
Flávio Bolsonaro edges Lula in first round, runoff set for 25 October
Flávio Bolsonaro took about 47% of valid votes against Lula's 45% in Brazil's first round, sending the presidential race to a 25 October runoff.
Brazil polls close as Lula faces Flávio Bolsonaro for presidency
Polls closed at 17:00 Brasília time on 4 October in Brazil's general election, with Lula seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro his main rival.
Brazil votes as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro run neck and neck
Brazilians vote on 4 October in a presidential election polls call neck and neck between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Lula bans online gambling in Brazil days before election
Lula signed a provisional order banning sports betting and online casinos in Brazil just over a week before the first round of the presidential election.
Lula to seek fourth term on 4 October against Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil's Lula will seek a fourth term on 4 October against senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, in a neck-and-neck race.