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2026-10-31 · Toronto Star · Politics

Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure to the US sparks a flurry of viral Brazilian memes

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2026-10-30 · Toronto Star · Politics

Brazil summons Argentina’s representative after Bolsonaro flees to the US via Argentina

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2026-10-29 · Toronto Star · Politics

What to know about the impacts of Flávio Bolsonaro’s move from Brazil to the US

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2026-10-25 · Toronto Star · Politics

Brazil faces a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stake

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2026-10-24 · Toronto Star · Politics

What to know as Brazilians choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro on Sunday

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2026-10-03 · Toronto Star · Politics

Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know

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2026-09-26 · Toronto Star

🔮 The provisional executive order comes into force immediately but will need congressional approval within 120 days to remain in effect. assertive

2026-09-27 · Toronto Star

🔮 A painting of the four founders grinning hangs on the wall, while the podcast’s logo – a microphone breaking a chain – is projected on a screen over the desk. “We want to propagate the idea that crime isn’t worth it,” said host Fábio Santos, a 56-year-old ex-trafficker from the Manguinhos favela who spent 25 years in prison. assertive

2026-10-02 · Toronto Star

🔮 Also on Friday, Brazil’s federal police said they executed search and seizure warrants in Sao Paulo and the Federal District as part of an investigation into suspected plans that could threaten U.S. diplomatic facilities in Brazil. mixed

2026-10-03 · Toronto Star

🔮 Millions of Brazilians will vote Sunday in an election dominated by two rivals: incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro who Lula defeated four years ago. assertive

2026-10-03 · Toronto Star

🔮 Observers say he would likely be released from prison if his son wins the election. assertive

2026-10-10 · Toronto Star

🔮 Fuel prices are a particularly sensitive issue for voters, who will decide on Oct. 25 whether to elect Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, a son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, or grant Lula a fourth, nonconsecutive term. assertive

2026-10-15 · Toronto Star

🔮 Brazil’s Senate approved a constitutional amendment Wednesday to reduce the country’s maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours without a salary cut, a move backed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who hopes it will boost his standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the Oct. 25 presidential runoff. assertive

2026-10-22 · Toronto Star

🔮 “Whether they win or lose the second round, the Brazilian left may have begun — in this 2026 election — its process of digital transformation,” said Bites director Manoel Fernandes in an Oct. 17 statement. assertive

2026-10-24 · Toronto Star

🔮 A victory by Sen. Bolsonaro would add Brazil to a list of Latin American countries — including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru — that have elected Trump-friendly governments in recent years. assertive

2026-10-25 · Toronto Star

🔮 Brazilians will choose between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s polarizing presidential election, a contest that will determine whether the U.S. will significantly expand its growing influence in Latin America. assertive

2026-10-29 · Toronto Star

🔮 The departure of the 45-year-old ally of U.S. President Donald Trump from Brazil days after losing the runoff vote is sending shock waves across Brazil’s right and reverberating across the region, and it may spell more trouble for relations between Washington and Brasilia. assertive

2026-10-31 · Toronto Star

🔮 One meme titled “Which costume would you use to flee?” presented Bolsonaro in a range of outfits to resemble a Rastafarian, Mario, former soccer player Ronaldo and John Lennon, among others. assertive