The defeated right-wing presidential candidate is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering - allegations he denies.

But the contest in Brazil that matters most to Washington, D.C., is the U.S. competition with China. As Newsweek wrote previously, Trump could theoretically win Brazil with a Bolsonaro presidency, but still ultimately lose the country to Beijing.

Right-wing rival Flávio Bolsonaro said he would seek to annul the vote after Lula made a surprise comeback to win Brazil’s presidential run-off.

The shock and fear of the victory of far right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round brought about a change in attitudes and a spontaneous mobilization in the street and social media.

Brazil's soybean industry fears the European Union's new anti-deforestation regulations (EUDR) could curb soymeal exports ​to the bloc, creating an opening for rival supplier Argentina, which says it is better placed to comply with the incoming rules.

Brazil's Federal Audit Court proposed an 11.3% rate for the new CBS sales tax in 2027, above the 9.21% a committee estimated in July.

President Lula’s spectacular reelection sends a clear a warning to the global far-right after seven conservative presidential wins in Latin America in 18 months.

The disorder revealed just how fraught the political climate in Brazil has become after nearly a decade of deep polarization. Regardless, Mr. Lula’s victory represents a win for the forces of democracy not only in Brazil,