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What Washington May Misread in Brazil’s Election

President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro have more in common than meets the eye on key issues, including trade with China and critical minerals.

Political analyst Thomas Traumann on the mudslinging in the Supreme Court, and other factors in the October election

Voters are feeling the squeeze from high interest rates and other factors.

The Bolsonaro family has struggled with women voters, but inflation and other pocketbook issues may give them an opening now.

Washington’s increasing focus on political alignment may be giving the region more reasons to keep China close.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro lead polling ahead of the October 4 first-round vote.

The family is in danger of losing the October election, and possibly more than that, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

The region has more to offer the booming global space economy than you might think, and both Washington and Beijing have taken notice.

Amazônia-1, the first satellite entirely designed and operated by Brazil, is part of a larger mission.

A veteran political analyst discusses voter trends and the issues that will shape the Lula-Flávio showdown.

A new book shows how Brazil’s biggest city often literally paved over its Black past.

A survey shows commercial dependence has not led to political alignment.

Companies face significant compliance challenges with the unprecedented U.S. designation.

Chris Garman on the FTO designation, new tariffs, and what Washington’s latest moves mean for Brazil’s October election.

A series of recent irregularities calls for stricter governance and closer monitoring of a thriving sector, writes an expert.