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“In the latest episode of our recently launched podcast series ‘The View from India’, Stanly Johny spoke to Shobhan Saxena to unpack the election outcome both for Brazil and for the Global South more broadly.”

“Brazil’s markets tumbled nearly 17% and the dollar surged against the real in response to leftist Lula’s re-election, as investors worried about fiscal discipline.”

“Brazilians began voting in Sunday's (October 25, 2026) polarising presidential election between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, a contest that will determine whether the U.S. will significantly expand its growing influence…”

“Bolsonaro, who left Brazil after losing the election to leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, despite leading in most opinion polls.”

“With a smirk, Flávio Bolsonaro squinted at the camera and called President Lula da Silva “nine fingers” in the televised debate just two days before Brazil went to the polls for the presidential runoff.”

“Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-winger Flavio Bolsonaro held a final, more diplomatic debate on Friday (October 23, 2026), although neither held back with cutting remarks two days before the election.”

“Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will clash with his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro in a second and final televised debate on Friday (October 23, 2026), as both make a last-ditch effort to sway undecided voters.”

“For the past week, the streets of Brazil — from the impoverished towns of the Northeast to the rich metropolises of the Southeast — have turned into a sea of red, with millions of supporters of President Lula da Silva walking in his support ahead of the…”

“Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led a massive rally on Sunday (October 11, 2026) to call for more days off for workers ahead of an election runoff against his right-wing opponent Flavio Bolsonaro.”

“Senator Flavio Bolsonaro held a narrowing lead in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday (October 4, 2026), after more than half the votes were counted, with pollster Datafolha projecting that the election would proceed to a second vote.”

“Whatever the outcome, this election is the defining moment of Flávio’s life, taking him from the shadows of his father to the centre of Brazilian politics.”

“President Donald Trump's sometimes bombastic stance towards Brazil has placed him at the center of debate ahead of the country's tightly fought presidential elections in October.”