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Brazil's Senate vote may matter more than the presidential race: Bolsonaro's PL won 19 of 54 seats
Politics• Oct 06

Brazil's Senate vote may matter more than the presidential race: Bolsonaro's PL won 19 of 54 seats

Voters filled 54 of the Senate's 81 seats on Sunday. Only the Senate can try Supreme Court justices, and the parties that gained ground are the ones that have pushed for it. What the numbers say, and what they do not.

$10,000 in Brazil's ETF a year ago is $14,800 today. Sunday's election added 12.6% in one day
Politics• Oct 06

$10,000 in Brazil's ETF a year ago is $14,800 today. Sunday's election added 12.6% in one day

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula pivots to center and shakes up campaign after runoff setback
Politics• Oct 05

Lula pivots to center and shakes up campaign after runoff setback

By Julian Thorne
How Flávio Bolsonaro swept Brazil's economic engines to lead Lula
Politics• Oct 05

How Flávio Bolsonaro swept Brazil's economic engines to lead Lula

By Julian Thorne
Temer and Zema Endorse Flávio Bolsonaro for Brazil Runoff
Politics• Oct 05

Temer and Zema Endorse Flávio Bolsonaro for Brazil Runoff

By Eleanor Shaw
Isabella Nardoni Mother Elected to Brazil Congress in Security Wave
Politics• Oct 05

Isabella Nardoni Mother Elected to Brazil Congress in Security Wave

By Eleanor Shaw
Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula in First Round, Triggering Market Rally
Politics• Oct 05

Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula in First Round, Triggering Market Rally

By Eleanor Shaw
Bolsonaro's Liberal Party Secures Historic Legislative Majority
Politics• Oct 05

Bolsonaro's Liberal Party Secures Historic Legislative Majority

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Senate Composition Shifts, Putting Supreme Court Impeachment Within Reach
Politics• Oct 05

Brazil Senate Composition Shifts, Putting Supreme Court Impeachment Within Reach

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Lula Campaign Pivots to Fear Strategy Amid Runoff Crisis
Politics• Oct 05

Brazil Lula Campaign Pivots to Fear Strategy Amid Runoff Crisis

By Julian Thorne
Right-Wing Sweep in Brazil Election Reshapes Sovereign Debt Outlook
Politics• Oct 05

Right-Wing Sweep in Brazil Election Reshapes Sovereign Debt Outlook

By Julian Thorne
Conservative Surge Secures PL Largest Senate Bloc, Pressuring STF
Politics• Oct 05

Conservative Surge Secures PL Largest Senate Bloc, Pressuring STF

By Eleanor Shaw
Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula into Historic Runoff as Right-Wing Wave Sweeps Brazil's Elections
Politics• Oct 05

Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula into Historic Runoff as Right-Wing Wave Sweeps Brazil's Elections

By Eleanor Shaw
Right-Wing Coalition Seizes Control of Senate, Eyeing Court Leverage
Politics• Oct 05

Right-Wing Coalition Seizes Control of Senate, Eyeing Court Leverage

By Eleanor Shaw
Right-Wing Luciano Zucco Elected Governor of Rio Grande do Sul
Politics• Oct 04

Right-Wing Luciano Zucco Elected Governor of Rio Grande do Sul

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Headed for Tight Presidential Runoff
Politics• Oct 04

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Headed for Tight Presidential Runoff

By Julian Thorne
Right-Wing Surge in Congress Handcuffs Brazil's Next President
PROPolitics• Oct 04

Right-Wing Surge in Congress Handcuffs Brazil's Next President

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as First-Round Closes
Politics• Oct 04

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as First-Round Closes

By Eleanor Shaw
US Embassy in Brazil Suspends Services Over Unconfirmed Threat
Politics• Oct 04

US Embassy in Brazil Suspends Services Over Unconfirmed Threat

By Eleanor Shaw
Brazil Candidate Romeu Zema Under Investigation for Voting with Phone
Politics• Oct 04

Brazil Candidate Romeu Zema Under Investigation for Voting with Phone

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula Leads Early Overseas Ballots as Flávio Bolsonaro Wins Japan
Politics• Oct 04

Lula Leads Early Overseas Ballots as Flávio Bolsonaro Wins Japan

By Eleanor Shaw
TSE President Nunes Marques Restores Dallagnol Senate Run in Paraná
Politics• Oct 04

TSE President Nunes Marques Restores Dallagnol Senate Run in Paraná

By Eleanor Shaw
Hijacking of Cancer Treatment Isotope in São Paulo Triggers Nuclear Safety Alert
Politics• Oct 03

Hijacking of Cancer Treatment Isotope in São Paulo Triggers Nuclear Safety Alert

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula and Alcolumbre Fast-Track '6x1' Workweek Ban to Corner Opposition
Politics• Oct 03

Lula and Alcolumbre Fast-Track '6x1' Workweek Ban to Corner Opposition

By Eleanor Shaw
Four-Way Tie for São Paulo Senate Seats Highlights Deep Divisions
Politics• Oct 03

Four-Way Tie for São Paulo Senate Seats Highlights Deep Divisions

By Julian Thorne
STF President Fachin Demands Full Police Files on Caso Master Scandal
Politics• Oct 03

STF President Fachin Demands Full Police Files on Caso Master Scandal

By Eleanor Shaw
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Off in Tight Brazil Election
Politics• Oct 03

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Off in Tight Brazil Election

By Eleanor Shaw
Eduardo Paes Leads Rio de Janeiro Governor Race but Faces Runoff
Politics• Oct 03

Eduardo Paes Leads Rio de Janeiro Governor Race but Faces Runoff

By Eleanor Shaw
Tarcísio de Freitas Eyes First-Round Victory in São Paulo Race
Politics• Oct 03

Tarcísio de Freitas Eyes First-Round Victory in São Paulo Race

By Eleanor Shaw
Zema plans rapid Flávio Bolsonaro endorsement to spark anti-PT front
Politics• Oct 03

Zema plans rapid Flávio Bolsonaro endorsement to spark anti-PT front

By Eleanor Shaw