Brazilians move to the poll this Sunday for a new president after a huge political corruption scandal which known to be the first in Latin American history.
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Brazil Far-right Candidate Gains Women Voters, Despite Sexist Remarks
Jair Bolsonaro presents himself as a far-right option to prevent the return of the leftist Workers Party (PT) in this weekend’s vote in Brazil.
Court Makes Corruption Allegations Days Before Brazil Presidential Vote
Brazilians will vote in the most polarized election in a generation and the Workers Party could return to office despite corruption cases against it.
What Happens At The UN General Assembly?
Every September, global leaders gather at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. This year will be on the 25th.
Ex-leader Lula Still Not Giving Up Fight To Run In Brazil Election
Brazil’s former president Lula da Silva will not yet bow out of Oct. 7 election, waiting first to hear a Supreme Court decision on an appeal of his ban.
Brazil Polling Reflects Most Uncertain Vote Since Return to Democracy
Brazil’s far-right candidate Bolsonaro leads in first-round voting for presidential election, but would lose to most rivals in a likely runoff ballot.
Brazil Leftist Party Insists On Banned Candidate da Silva
Brazil’s main leftist party said it was sticking with former President Lula da Silva as presidential candidate though electoral court threw him off ballot.
A Brazilian Candidate and Also an Executioner?
Jair Bolsonaro, presidential candidate for the Social Liberal Party (PSL) and a leading candidate for the presidential election in Brazil has promised hell for criminals.
Brazil Poll Shows Jailed Lula Extending Lead For October Election
Jailed ex-president of Brazil, Lula da Silva, has increased his support by 5 percentage point and could win October presidential election if allowed to run.
Brazil’s Jailed Lula Now Registered As Presidential Candidate
Brazil’s Workers Party registered imprisoned former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvaon Wednesday as its candidate for the October presidential election.