Poll Tracker: Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Election
Lula is seeking a fourth term as Flávio Bolsonaro attempts to avenge his ex-president father. The first round is October 4.
Democracy & Elections
Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Candidates: Lula, Bolsonaro, and Other Top Contenders
The president and Bolsonaro scion Flávio are in a deadlock ahead of the October 4 vote in a race marked by corruption, security, and economic worries.
AQ Podcast | Brazil’s Scandal-Plagued Election
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AQ Online
Political analyst Thomas Traumann on the mudslinging in the Supreme Court, and other factors in the October election
LatAm in Focus: How Is a Changing World Reshaping Perspectives in the Americas?
Pew, U.S.–Mexico Foundation, and AMLAT Radar experts unpack new survey data on changing attitudes toward the midterms, U.S.–Mexico ties, and global powers.
Brazil’s Economy Is Slowing. Will It Ruin Lula’s Chances?
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Alessandra Ribeiro
Voters are feeling the squeeze from high interest rates and other factors.
AQ Podcast | How Latin Americans Feel About the U.S., Democracy, Their Economies and More
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AQ Online
Noam Lupu of Vanderbilt's Center for Global Democracy on a new survey that shows a slight uptick in support for democracy, and shifting views on Trump, China, and emigration.
Why a Shield for Democracy in the Americas is Under Strain
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Thomas Legler
The OAS Democratic Charter remains a worthy bulwark against authoritarianism in the hemisphere.
