[$] Lula’s stunning comeback meets fiscal reality
Brazil’s president must now rein in spending and build a broad coalition
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Brazil’s president must now rein in spending and build a broad coalition
Brazil’s president must now rein in spending and build a broad coalition
Lula is the resistance to U.S. imperial ambitions in South America
Climate activists in Brazil are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection in Brazil's presidential runoff
A pair of Trump-friendly right-wing populists took a one-two punch Sunday: Brazil rejected a Bolsonaro comeback, and Serbia toppled a strongman's ruling party.The big picture: Brazil denied Trump a close ally at the helm of Latin America's largest economy, snapping a streak of seven straight conservative wins in the region.
In Europe, Serbia and Hungary toppled leaders with close Trump ties who had dominated their countries for years.Now, another massively pivotal election looms Tuesday, when Trump ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will face a battle for political survival.On the eve of the election, Netanyahi touted Trump's endorsement and his "friendship" with the American president.
But as the global right has made gains, opposition forces proved this weekend that they still have fuel.Driving the news: In Brazil, leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva staved off a challenge from Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.The younger Bolsonaro, widely seen as the heir to his father's populist movement, refused to concede and called for the results to be annulled, according to translations.The elder Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence after being convicted of plotting a coup to overturn his 2022 loss.
Trump has called the prosecution a "WITCH HUNT."The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment on the race.Between the lines: Brazil's election emerged as a test of Trump's political influence in Latin America, where right-wing and Trump-backed candidates have celebrated an uninterrupted series of wins.Those victories include Trump-endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia, Nasry "Tito" Asfura in Honduras and José Antonio Kast in Chile.Trump did not formally endorse Flávio Bolsonaro, but he met with him earlier this year and imposed ignificant tariffs on Brazil as he protested the charges against Bolsonaro's father.
Lula is a vocal Trump critic.In March, Flávio Bolsonaro told an audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference that America faced a "fork in the road" in the election: "Either you have the most powerful ally in the hemisphere, or an antagonist."Zoom out: Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, a student-led opposition movement toppled the right-wing party of long-serving strongman Aleksandar Vučić, who was seeking to become prime minister.Unlike the Bolsonaros, Vučić conceded defeat Sunday.The Balkan leader had courted Trump's inner circle, including Donald Trump Jr., and described the president as a "kindred spirit."It reflects the shifting tides that also allowed next-door Hungary to oust Trump-allied Viktor Orbán, once one of the Western world's most entrenched populist leaders, in April after 16 years in power.
Yes, but: Europe's political upheaval is cutting both ways: While the populist right has fallen in Serbia and Hungary, it's gaining ground in two of the continent's largest economies.In France, far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen launched her 2027 campaign this weekend, seizing on nationwide unrest to pitch her tough-on-crime, anti-migrant agenda.
In Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany won a record 44% in a state election last month and continues to lead in national polls.What we're watching: Trump's historic move of endorsing Netanyahu in Tuesday's Israeli elections will once again test his influence abroad.Tuesday's election in Israel is set to be tight for Netanyahu, who has sought to elevate Trump's endorsement as he jockeys with former Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot.The 77-year-old Netanyahu has been prime minister for some 19 years in nonconsecutive terms.
Analysts see the election as a referendum on the security failure of Oct. 7, 2023, that killed around 1,200 people.Whoever governs Israel could shape Trump's next moves in the Middle East — including whether to escalate the war in Iran.Go deeper: Lula v. Bolsonaro: Brazil election unfolds in Trump's shadow
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Christopher Sabatini, Director of Chatham House's Latin America Programme. Sabatini examines how Lula's campaign reinvention, youth mobilisation, and the changing dynamics of Bolsonarismo are reshaping Brazil's political landscape. By embracing social media, mobilising younger voters, and shifting attention from his historical achievements to the economic anxieties of ordinary Brazilians, Lula managed to transform the electoral contest.
As Sabatini explains, voters were no longer satisfied with hearing about the past. They wanted an answer to a more immediate question: "What are you going to do for us now?
The Brazilian currency and stock market tumbled as the surprise re-election of Left-wing president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sparked panic among investors.
Plus: Trump, El-Sayed trade barbs {beacon} It’s Monday. Brazil's election was the big news overnight, but there's plenty to get caught up on in the U.S. today. Shall we? In today's issue: Trump, Vance go deep red El-Sayed, Trump trade barbs Minaj backs third Trump term Jeffries warns Hegseth of impeachment Programming note: Hello! I'm Elliott...
Our experts unpack what Lula’s victory means for Brazil’s ties with Washington and how it could reshape a region trending right. The post What Lula’s comeback win means for Brazil and beyond appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Climate activists in Brazil and beyond are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest, appropriately nicknamed the planet's lungs.
FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.
People went out to vote because we managed to convince them that their votes were extremely important to safeguarding democracy in the country, said Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
As polls pointed to defeat, millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that is credited with helping transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday (October 25), the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls.
“The youth who took to the streets to defend democracy will reinvigorate our own youth who are fighting the same battle here," says CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins a historic fourth presidential term
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations on Sunday (October 25), but his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to have the vote annulled. FRANCE 24's Jan Onoszko tells us more.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.
The firebrand left-winger, who has at times been at odds with Trump, has won his fourth term as Brazil's president.
Investors had been positioned for victory by rightwing Bolsonaro, seen as more willing to tackle budget deficit
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Republicans are spending millions on the midterms, and they still may not win districts drawn to favor them. And, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in a stunning political comeback.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday (October 26). The leftist leader won 51.7% of the vote, compared to 48.2% for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, official results showed.
Bolsonaro has refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote.
European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said.
Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva staged a surprise comeback to secure a fourth term in office, extending a presidency that has overseen deepening ties with China and sporadic clashes with the United States. With almost all of the ballots in Sunday’s presidential run-off counted, Lula led with 51.8 per cent of the votes to 48.2 per cent for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
The 80-year-old left-winger is the first person to win the presidency after losing the first round of voting since Brazil...
Lula’s victory in Brazil's presidential election brings hope for the Amazon – but far-right gains threaten progress.
With an energetic online push and social giveaways, Brazil’s president reignited his campaign between the first and second rounds
Lula’s victory in Brazil's presidential election brings hope for the Amazon – but far-right gains threaten progress.
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explicare.deTwo days before his 81st birthday, Brazil's president clinches a historic fourth term. But his opponent is refusing to accept defeat.
Republicans' gerrymandering efforts have led to expensive and competitive races, Brazil's President Lula elected for fourth term, protests sweep parts of Europe.
Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office.
Leftist leader defies predictions to secure unprecedented fourth term, as rival son of jailed former president alleges voting irregularities, seeks to annul vote
Lula's triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also means Latin America’s largest economy will likely continue defying Trump’s demands, despite the pressure of increased tariffs.
After an evening of chaos at polling booths across Brazil, following a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours, the veteran politician has bested his Trump-backed challenger.
Hyundai Glovis is joining forces with Shopee to help Korean beauty brands navigate the logistical hurdles of overseas expansion, betting that smoother shipping and customs procedures can turn global demand for K-beauty into a larger business opportunity. The logistics company said Monday it began operating under an end-to-end logistics partnership with Shopee Korea this month, covering the full supply chain for Korean cosmetics brands seeking to sell through the e-commerce platform.
Shopee, which has about 700 million users, is a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan and has a significant presence in Brazil, according to Hyundai Glovis. The partnership will provide sellers with a single point of contact for domestic cargo pickup, air and sea freight, import and export customs clearance, local regulatory approvals and fulfillment services.
Hyundai Glovis said the integrated system is intended to shorten delivery times and reduce the burden on cosmetics companies that have traditionally relied on separate providers for different stages of shipping, often creating bottlen
List of factors worked in his favour | Elected as the Brazil president for the record fourth time, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has cemented his place as one of the world’s longest-serving democratically elected leaders.
Brazil's left-wing President Lula is elected for a fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote
Lula had expressed the view in 2024 that Brazil should remain neutral and not interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine, but in the years that followed had been engaging in diplomacy, including efforts to position Brazil as a potential mediator between Kyiv and Moscow.