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REACTION: Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula Advance to Brazil’s Presidential Runoff

The eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro now looks like the favorite against the incumbent in the October 25 runoff.

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

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will compete in the October 25 runoff.

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

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The former “Lava Jato candidate” is weakening the fight against corruption – and he is not alone.