Brazilian President Lula launched his reelection campaign amid international tensions with Trump and Argentina's Milei, while leveraging strong economic performance including 3% average annual GDP growth, declining inflation at 4.44%, and 13% real wage increases to appeal voters ahead of October 4 elections.
Javier Milei blames opposition for increased country risk and confirms he will run for re-election.
Javier Milei defends his economic plan and criticizes the press and opposition in Rosario.
Eleonora Gosman warns about Renan Santos, a young leader echoing extreme right characteristics.
Lula launches presidential campaign in Brazil with high professionalism and organization.
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.
Lula and Bolsonaro launch presidential campaigns in their strongholds, appealing to women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.
Brazilian President Lula rejected approving the US ambassador to Brazil, withholding approval until after elections amid concerns about American interference, while simultaneously announcing potential retaliatory tariffs against US goods in response to Trump administration's 12.5-37.5 percent tariffs on Brazilian exports.
Argentine opposition leader Lilita Carrió criticized President Javier Milei as a Trump subordinate and buffoon, specifically attacking his foreign policy failures and damaged relationship with Brazil, a major trading partner.
Argentina undervalues scientific expertise and research talent, causing brain drain, while neighboring countries that prioritize intellectual development advance economically and attract investment, requiring government and private sector recognition to unlock untapped potential.
Brazil's justice system investigates Lula's son for alleged illicit business dealings within the government.
Brazilian President Lula prioritizes South-South cooperation, strengthening BRICS and Mercosur, deepening South American integration, and increasing developing nations' representation in global governance institutions and multilateral financial organizations.
Micky Vainilla's phenomenon reflects a toxic language trend normalizing extreme ideas.
Brazil and Argentina's diplomatic rift signals a new phase of ideological polarization in South America.
Brazil's Trade Minister urged India to jointly defend multilateralism and counter unilateral US tariffs, while seeking to diversify exports, attract Indian investment in energy infrastructure, and expand agricultural cooperation on fertilizers and green ammonia.
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 presidential election tightens with Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro nearly tied.
Brazilian presidential candidates debated Chinese investment and US tariffs during an election cycle marked by American trade tensions, with frontrunners Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro absent from the televised discussion.
President Javier Milei confirms re-election bid and distances himself from consultant Fernando Cerimedo.
President Javier Milei defends his economic policies, blaming opposition for current high debt levels.
President Lula contacted President Trump to initiate renewed trade negotiations between Brazil and the United States, positioning both nations to resume discussions on tariffs and potentially ease escalating trade tensions between the two countries.
Jaime Durán Barba presents his new book analyzing politics and social media's impact.
Lula and Bolsonaro's son launch rival bids for Brazil's presidency, seeking the top seat.
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro launch Brazil's presidential campaign from their political strongholds.
BCA Research downgrades Brazilian assets to "sell" due to a likely Lula re-election.
Latin America faces changes with right-wing advances and leftist governments in countries like Brazil and Mexico.
Milei's insults no longer amuse, with a recent survey showing 70% disapproval of his attacks on Lula.
Former Argentine Foreign Minister Felipe Solá criticized President Javier Milei for prioritizing his international ultraright positioning over national interests, citing deteriorated Brazil relations and excessive foreign travel unrelated to Argentina's needs.
Javier Milei sparks controversy with provocative statements and insults.
Javier Milei's personal metrics plummet, but a network of influencers compensates for the loss.
Lula's government faces coordinated pressure from Milei and the US.
El Tertuliano prefiere quedarse con el poder en Argentina.
Javier Milei's government in Argentina lacks strong opposition to challenge its power.
Bolsonaro allies meet Argentine lawmakers amid Brazil crisis.
Javier Milei warns of internal enemies that must be subdued by force, echoing the National Security Doctrine.
Lula leads Bolsonaro by 6 points in the first round and 4 points in a runoff.
President Javier Milei denies high delinquency rates and blames critics.
Lula leads Brazil's presidential race as the favorite to win.
Brazilian President Lula hailed Petrobras's oil discovery 175 kilometers off the Amazon as the nation's economic future, rejecting environmental concerns about ecosystem damage in the biodiverse region.
Goiás Governor Ronaldo Caiado enacted rare earth policy and signed a US agreement granting joint geological data ownership, circumventing Brazil's federal government and raising sovereignty concerns amid Trump's efforts to reduce Chinese supply chain dependence.
Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro by a slim margin ahead of Brazil's presidential election.
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.
Hugo Yasky criticizes the Argentine government, saying people now see it as traitorous and will continue fighting.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva seeks reconciliation with Trump after two months of tensions, citing economic tariffs, diplomatic disputes, and Amazon deforestation disagreements, while proposing a September UN meeting to restore relations.
Lula calls for stronger BRICS and greater Global South role.
Javier Milei insults Brazilian President Lula, reflecting a broader context of rising ultraright ideology.
Trump signed a decree to combat "birth tourism" by denying visas to suspected individuals.
Pope León XIV will visit Argentina in November, bringing a message of peace and humanism.
El Tertuliano prefiere quedarse en el poder en Argentina.
Jorge Asís stated that Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's international move tensions the internal peronism struggle.