Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazil's annual inflation fell below target range in August, boosting President Lula's re-election bid.

Brazilian President Lula and US President Trump held a cordial one-hour-twenty-minute call, agreeing to resume negotiations on disputed tariffs and drug trafficking cooperation while sidestepping visa and ambassador confirmation tensions.

Lula leads Brazil's presidential race as the favorite to win.

Brazil officially launched its 2026 presidential campaign pitting incumbent President Lula da Silva against conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro before 160 million eligible voters, with economic stability and inflation dominating the polarized race's agenda.

Peronism accelerates a parallel diplomacy with Brazil, China, and the Pope, opposing Milei's allies.

Brazilian President Lula publicly rebuked Trump for interfering in October's elections, asserting Brazil's sovereign right to decide its own political future, exemplifying broader U.S. interventionist patterns across multiple nations.

Brazil's President Lula vows to increase military spending to prevent foreign invasions.

Around a dozen Latin American countries now have right-wing leaders invoking God and order, exemplified by Colombia's De la Espriella and Argentina's Milei, driven by insecurity, economic hardship, and anti-feminism amid Trump's resurgent influence.

Brazilian President Lula invoked a reciprocity law against US tariffs reaching 37.5% on Brazilian exports, signaling strength amid election pressure and escalating trade tensions between the nations.

Measles outbreaks alarm several countries due to declining vaccination rates.

New standards and metrics are being implemented for diplomacy, according to Valor International.

Brazil's election may define the next right-wing candidate against Lula.

President Javier Milei reposted criticism against Brazil's Lula da Silva, escalating tensions between the countries.

President Javier Milei escalates his feud with Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by retweeting a US congressman's insult.

Argentine President Javier Milei is organizing a summit of right-wing leaders across the Americas outside multilateral organizations, while strengthening bilateral ties through trade agreements and diplomatic cooperation with Ecuador and Colombia during regional visits.

Argentina's ambassador Kreckler sparks controversy by attending a campaign event in Brazil.

Flávio Bolsonaro chooses Alfredo Gaspar as his running mate to boost his presidential campaign's focus on public security.

Argentine President Javier Milei links Brazilian President Lula to a detained former adviser's case.

Bolsonaro's presidency leaves a complex legacy in Brazilian foreign policy.

Lula launches presidential campaign in Brazil with high professionalism and organization.

Brazil's President Lula calls new oil find near the Amazon River a "passport to the country's future".

Incumbent Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro launched competing campaigns in Brazil's bellwether state Minas Gerais ahead of October 4 elections, with early polls showing Lula leading 46 percent versus Bolsonaro's 36 percent in a polarized race with global implications.

Lula and Bolsonaro launch presidential campaigns in Brazil.

Brazil's President Lula launches his re-election campaign focusing on security and social programs.

BCA Research downgrades Brazilian assets to "sell" due to a likely Lula re-election.

Brazil activates economic reciprocity law in response to US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

The Donroe Doctrine faces a paradox in its approach to China, creating a complex foreign policy situation.

Foreign investors fled Brazilian markets after J.P. Morgan downgraded equities and a poll showed Lula's substantial election lead, causing the Ibovespa to plunge 2.5% to its worst day since March, reflecting broader concerns about fiscal policy and election volatility.

Javier Milei escalates diplomatic crisis with Brazil by insulting President Lula on social media.

Argentina's ambassador to Brazil returned to Buenos Aires amid growing bilateral crisis.

Flávio Bolsonaro accused Lula of fabricating a crisis with Argentina and other countries.

Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro blamed President Lula for deteriorating diplomatic relations with Argentina, accusing him of isolating Brazil regionally while expressing support for Argentine President Milei amid broader ideological disputes.

Brazil's President Lula escalated diplomatic disputes with the United States and Argentina, accusing both nations of election interference. The US revoked his ambassador's visa over diplomatic delays, while Brazil indefinitely recalled its ambassador from Argentina following President Milei's attacks on Lula.

Brazil's President Lula criticizes the US for revoking the visa of Brazil's ambassador.

Javier Milei's voters experience an "uncanny valley" effect as scandals erode trust in his libertarian project.

Flávio Bolsonaro trails Lula as Brazil's presidential campaign starts.

Brazil's election is underway with a tight race and uncertain outcome.

President Lula da Silva endorsed Amazon oil drilling as Brazil's future after Petrobras discovered hydrocarbons 180 kilometers off Amapa state, potentially containing 10 billion barrels worth $720 billion, despite environmental lawsuits and his stated climate commitments.

Brazilian presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro face investigations over corruption allegations.

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads polls over ultraright candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Brazilian President Lula invoked a reciprocity law against U.S. tariffs reaching 37.5% on exports, signaling strength ahead of his reelection bid while seeking diplomatic dialogue rather than escalation with Washington.

President Lula initiated a reciprocity tariff process against the United States, demonstrating Brazil's resolve to defend its economic interests amid escalating trade tensions between the two nations.

Israel's alliances face diplomatic shifts as foreign elections alter ties.

Brazil's Electoral Court considers banning deepfakes in campaigns and evaluates penalties.

Argentine President Javier Milei confirmed three planned US visits by year's end to deepen alignment with Trump's administration, including the UN General Assembly in September, a Hispanic Heritage Gala in October, and the G20 summit in Miami in December.

Argentina's ambassador to Brazil arrived in Buenos Aires for an urgent meeting amid escalating bilateral tensions.

Argentine President Javier Milei retweeted a US congressman insulting Brazilian leader Lula da Silva, deepening the bilateral crisis.

Argentina's diplomatic crisis with Brazil reached the Senate, with Patricia Bullrich defending President Javier Milei.

Lula's government faces coordinated pressure from Milei and the US.

Brazil downgrades diplomatic relations with Argentina due to President Javier Milei's attacks on its institutions.