World
Brazil under Lula: falling poverty, rising insecurity
Antoine Mariotti shares his analysis of the situation.
Advertisement
Topic
Brésil
World
Brazil: Torrential rain falls on Rio · Global Voices
Rio de Janeiro is experiencing its wettest month of September ever, said Wednesday, 23 September, the local alert system, while the climate phenomenon El Niño threatens to be severe in Brazil. Far from postcard images, the umbrellas have left room for umbrellas on iconic beaches where the sun has made only rare appearances since the beginning of the month, to the great dam of tourists.
World
Brazil: Presidential under influence?
In Brazil, the President, to be held on 4 October, will oppose outgoing President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempted coup d'état. The polls draw a second tight turn between the two men. Another issue of the campaign is American interference. Lula intends to ask Donald Trump not to interfere with the Brazilian election, while Washington has imposed new surcharges on the country.
World
In southern Brazil, the ruling race of the other Bolsonaro sons
It's not just Flavio campaigning in the shadow of the father at the Bolsonaro. The eldest son, who is currently at the elbow-to-neck with Lula in the presidential race, can count on his brothers, senatorial and legislative candidates in southern Brazil. Officialized by the Liberal Party, Carlos is running for a term in the Senate for the first time. The Benjamin Renan is running for the National Assembly. In this South faithful to their father, their only name is enough to win.