
Brazil’s Caiado, Zema Back Flávio for 25 October Runoff
Romeu Zema backed Flávio Bolsonaro on Monday and Ronaldo Caiado will follow on Tuesday, as Trump hails a big first-round...
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Romeu Zema backed Flávio Bolsonaro on Monday and Ronaldo Caiado will follow on Tuesday, as Trump hails a big first-round...
October 6, 2026
Brazil's Lula said on Monday his campaign carries the Supreme Court's promiscuity, and vowed more radio and selfies before the...
October 6, 2026
Brazil’s central bank dollar rate fell 4.6% on 5 October after the vote. What a stronger real means for expat...
October 6, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief for Tuesday October 6, 2026: weather forecast, free museum picks, market mood after the vote, transport...
October 6, 2026
The Ibovespa jumped 7.7% to a record and the real firmed to about 5.00 per dollar. Trade data at 15:00...
October 6, 2026
Ibovespa jumped 7.7% to a record 206,912 and the real rose 4.1% after Bolsonaro led round one. Banks surged, exporters...
October 5, 2026
Brazil stocks closed at a record 206,912 points on 5 October, up 7.7%, as the real gained 4% after Flávio...
October 5, 2026
Allies of Flávio Bolsonaro urge him to skip most runoff debates with Lula before Brazil’s 25 October vote, while Lula’s...
October 5, 2026
Brazil’s Centrão parties lean towards Flávio Bolsonaro: PP and União Brasil decide on 6 October, a governor declares support and...
October 5, 2026