Brazil runoff: Lula’s 10m-vote comeback and the Amazon stakes
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's runoff after trailing in the first round, adding 10m votes, with Amazon deforestation policy at stake in his term.
Lula allies credit 10.8m-follower WhatsApp channel for comeback
A WhatsApp channel run by Congressman André Janones grew to 10.8 million followers and, allies say, helped Lula overturn his deficit to Flávio Bolsonaro in about three weeks.
Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after leaving Brazil via Argentina
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro landed at Miami's Opa-locka Executive Airport on Wednesday, two days after losing the runoff to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil as Argentina confirms exit
Argentina's migration agency says Flávio Bolsonaro, his wife and two daughters crossed into the country and boarded a private flight to Ecuador.
Lula beats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.7% to take fourth term
Lula beat Flávio Bolsonaro 51.7% to 48.2% to win Brazil's presidency, becoming the first Brazilian president elected after losing the first round.
Lula pins runoff hopes on turnout in Brazil’s Minas Gerais
Brazil votes on Sunday in a presidential runoff between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls near-tied and Minas Gerais decisive.
US lawmakers ask Meta to explain alleged Brazil election bias
US Senator Bernie Sanders and 11 Democratic lawmakers ask Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to explain alleged unequal treatment of the Lula and Bolsonaro campaigns.
Lula asks Brazil’s electoral court to disqualify rival Bolsonaro
Brazil's President Lula da Silva asks the electoral court to disqualify rival Flávio Bolsonaro over alleged Meta interference before Sunday's run-off.
Brazil debate: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade personal attacks
Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks over corruption and militias in Brazil's presidential debate a week before the run-off vote.
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.