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Brazil’s Evangelical Leftist

Henrique Vieira is a devout Baptist pastor—and a card-carrying member of Brazil’s Socialism and Freedom Party.

After attending rallies for both Lula and Bolsonaro, AQ’s editor-in-chief reports on a polarized and slightly murky race.

Still trailing in polls, Bolsonaro seems determined to stay in power. AQ’s editor-in-chief examines potential scenarios for the confrontation ahead.

The former rebel defeated Rodolfo Hernández in the June 19 runoff.

The former president’s choice of a conservative running mate carries numerous benefits – but also conspicuous risks.

Centrist politicians appeared to have learned lessons from 2018. But ahead of elections in May, unity – and success – look increasingly unlikely.

The left-wing candidate for Colombia’s presidency is building new alliances, and straining old ones.

Amid fears Bolsonaro may try to prevent a peaceful transition, generals emerge as key power brokers.

A runoff election pitted a former president against a technocrat with an anti-corruption angle.