Decisions by the Bolsonaro-appointed heads of #Brazil's Superior Electoral Court confirm that these judges are acting impartially to favor the election of the far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. @padispatch.bsky.social @iclnoticias.com.br www.panamericandispatch.org/p/bias-again...

Bias Against Lula from Bolsonaro-Allied Judges Overseeing Brazil's Election

Recent decisions by the Bolsonaro-appointed justices on the Superior Electoral Court appear to confirm that they are working to help elect Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Flávio Bolsonaro's party posted an ad on its official WhatsApp channel resembling Mussolini's 1934 propaganda. The graphic showed the senator’s face in black and white, surrounded by the phrase “Tropa do Flávio,” or “Flávio’s Troops”. www.panamericandispatch.org/p/bolsonaro-...

Bolsonaro Campaign Plays the Mussolini Card

Historian suggests move is deliberate tactic to lead Bolsonaro opponents to spend time and energy arguing over ideological labels, pushing aside issues with greater potential to sway undecided voters

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A view from the ground in Recife, as massive rallies filled the streets of Brazil in support of Lula's reelection. By @brianmier247.bsky.social www.panamericandispatch.org/p/millions-o...

Millions on the Streets for Lula Across Brazil: A View From the Ground

As Flávio Bolsonaro promises $38 billion in spending cuts, huge crowds of students take to the streets across Brazil to support Lula and fight for their right to quality education

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Each election cycle, Brazil picks three Supreme Court justices to preside over its Superior Electoral Court. This year, both Bolsonaro-appointed justices are running the electoral court — and their rulings have decisively favored Flávio Bolsonaro. www.panamericandispatch.org/p/bias-again...

Bias Against Lula from Bolsonaro-Allied Judges Overseeing Brazil's Election

Recent decisions by the Bolsonaro-appointed justices on the Superior Electoral Court appear to confirm that they are working to help elect Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Celso Amorim, Lula's top foreign policy adviser, warns of risk of U.S. interference in Brazil's election He said interference can take the form of diplomatic, economic and political pressure, along with support for Brazilian ideological movements. www.panamericandispatch.org/p/celso-amor...

Celso Amorim Warns of U.S. Interference in Second Round Elections

Lula Adviser says Washington is seeking to expand its dominance over Latin America, warns of risks involving critical minerals, artificial intelligence and national defense

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A million people packed São Paulo’s streets to rally for Lula’s reelection @brasilfato.bsky.social www.panamericandispatch.org/p/a-million-...

A Million People Rally for Lula in São Paulo

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on the elderly to vote for their children and underscored the importance of the youth in mobilizing for the election.

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Brazilian pop star Anitta is backing President Lula in the second round of Brazil’s presidential election. www.panamericandispatch.org/p/brazilian-...

Brazilian Pop Star Anitta Declares Vote for Lula

"I want a Brazil where democracy is respected, differences are not a cause for hatred, and everyone has rights, dignity, and opportunities, without distinction," she wrote.

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Brazilian pop star Anitta told fans that she will be voting for #Lula in Brazil's election on Oct. 25. "I want a Brazil where democracy is respected, differences are not a cause for hatred & everyone has rights, dignity & opportunities, w/out distinction." www.panamericandispatch.org/p/brazilian-...

Brazilian Pop Star Anitta Declares Vote for Lula

"I want a Brazil where democracy is respected, differences are not a cause for hatred, and everyone has rights, dignity, and opportunities, without distinction," she wrote.

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A Meta Brasil worker tells of mass content moderator layoffs and their replacement with AI during the lead up to Brazil’s 2026 presidential elections: from @padispatch.bsky.social

Why did Meta change its moderation system before Brazil’s elections?

A Meta Brasil worker tells of mass content moderator layoffs and their replacement with AI during the lead up to Brazil’s 2026 presidential elections.

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Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is suspected of manipulating engagement on certain accounts or banning pages and posts outright to limit the reach of specific political groups. @brasil247.bsky.social www.panamericandispatch.org/p/why-did-me...

Why did Meta Change its Moderation System Before Brazil’s Elections?

A Meta Brasil worker tells of mass content moderator layoffs and their replacement with AI during the lead up to Brazil’s 2026 presidential elections.

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Students and lawmakers are demanding a criminal investigation after the third fire in a week broke out at the Federal University of Pernambuco, following a series of anti-Bolsonaro protests. redetvt.bsky.social www.panamericandispatch.org/p/fire-break...

Fire Breaks out at UFPE after Threats from Bolsonaro Supporters

Hours after holding anti-Bolsonaro rally, Pernambuco Federal University (UFPE) Students report receiving online threats to “blow up the department”

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A spontaneous demonstration took place the day after the first round of Brazilian elections, signaling the start of a street-level response against Flávio Bolsonaro, and in support of Lula. @revistaforum.com.br www.panamericandispatch.org/p/the-pushba...

The Pushback Begins: University Students Take to the Streets of Niterói

A spontaneous demonstration took place the day after the first round of Brazilian elections, signaling the start of a street-level response against Flávio Bolsonaro, and in support of Lula.

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Former CIA agent John Kiriakou says the evidence fits a known CIA pattern of trying to influence elections abroad: from @padispatch.bsky.social

Ex-agent says CIA is planting pro-Bolsonaro stories to influence election

Former CIA agent John Kiriakou says the evidence fits a known CIA pattern of trying to influence elections abroad

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The CIA is working behind the scenes in Brazil’s election and planting stories to favor Flávio Bolsonaro, according to former CIA agent John Kiriakou. www.panamericandispatch.org/p/ex-agent-s...

Ex-Agent Says CIA Is Planting Pro-Bolsonaro Stories to Influence Election

Former CIA agent John Kiriakou says the evidence fits a known CIA pattern of trying to influence elections abroad

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Eight members of Brazil’s Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST) were elected to legislative bodies in the October 4 elections. @brasil247.bsky.social www.panamericandispatch.org/p/brazilians...

Brazilians Elect Eight Candidates from MST in 2026 Election

The Landless Rural Workers' Movement is the largest social movement in the Americas, with an estimated 1.5 million members. MST members won national and state seats.

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“Important issues at stake include the future of the Amazon rainforest, autonomy over Brazil’s natural resources and Brazil’s weight on the international stage.” @brianmier247.bsky.social unpacks Sunday’s election and what comes next. www.panamericandispatch.org/p/glimmers-o...

Glimmers of Hope from Brazil’s 2026 Elections

Lula’s 47%-45% loss disappointed some, but fell within the margin of error of most last week polls. Here’s how he plans to win the runoff election on October 25.

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The Brazilian election is headed to a second round on October 25. President Lula spoke to press after the first round vote: from @padispatch.bsky.social

Lula vows to fight for Brazil’s presidency: “Starting tomorrow, we begin a new campaign."

The Brazilian election is headed to a second round on October 25. President Lula spoke to press after the first round vote.

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The Brazilian election is headed to a second round after neither candidate secured more than 50% of the valid votes in the first. Lula says he will make an appeal to the 20 million people who didn't turn out to vote. www.panamericandispatch.org/p/lula-vows-...

Lula Vows to Fight for Brazil’s Presidency: “Starting Tomorrow, we Begin a new Campaign."

The Brazilian election is headed to a second round on October 25. President Lula spoke to press after the first round vote.

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Investigative journalist Paulo Motoryn analyzes how Glenn Greenwald worked to normalize a Bolsonaro victory for his large English-speaking audience in the days leading up to Brazil's election. www.panamericandispatch.org/p/how-glenn-...

How Glenn Greenwald is Working to Normalize a Bolsonaro Victory

Investigative Journalist Paulo Motoryn analyzes Greenwald’s online behavior with his large, English-speaking audience during the last days before Brazil’s election

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Members of Lula’s campaign team believe weaponized leaks to press by Bolsonaro nominated Justice Andre Mendonça was key factor in Flávio’s 2-point victory in 1st round. @brasil247.bsky.social www.panamericandispatch.org/p/pt-believe...

PT Believes that Supreme Court Scandal “Wrecked” 1st Round Election

Members of Lula’s campaign team believe weaponized leaks to press by Bolsonaro nominated Justice Andre Mendonça was key factor in Flávio’s 2-point victory in 1st round

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Polls are closed for #Brazil's high-stakes elections. Everyone is anxiously watching the results roll in. Follow our election tracker: www.panamericandispatch.org/p/brazil-vot... Follow the vote count: resultados.tse.jus.br/oficial/app/... @therealnews.com @globalexchange.bsky.social

Brazil Votes - Live Updates

Polls are open in Brazil's high-stakes election. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing off against the son of the former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro

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The polls have opened in #Brazil for the country's high-stakes elections. President Lula is facing off against his far-right challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president. We are reporting live throughout the day. @therealnews.com www.panamericandispatch.org/p/brazil-vot...

Brazil Votes - Live Updates

Polls are open in Brazil's high-stakes election. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing off against the son of the former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro

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🇧🇷 Brazilians are speaking out. U.S. President Donald Trump is attempting to influence the outcome of the Brazilian elections. But voters in Southern #Brazil say they want none of it. @therealnews.com @globalexchange.bsky.social

Brazil’s Federal Police are preparing a formal investigation into possible US interference in the country’s elections. Brazilians vote tomorrow. Brazil's Intelligence Agency has already warned about the risk of foreign interference @padispatch.bsky.social www.panamericandispatch.org/p/brazils-fe...

Brazil’s Federal Police Prepare Investigation on Foreign Election Interference

The case is with the Federal Police’s Intelligence Directorate; Abin had already been warning officials about the risk of foreign actions in the election.

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Lula's final campaign rally is closing, but people are still cheering. Horns are honking. Big elections tomorrow in Brazil. Thousands turned out for this Lula march on the streets of São Paulo #Brazil #Eleições2026 #elections @nacla-report.bsky.social @therealnews.com @globalexchange.bsky.social

"Brazil is not a backyard nor a colony. Let's go Lula." reads this sign held by a Lula supporter in Sao Paulo at the close of Lula's campaign. It's a reference to Lula's recent UN speech where the Brazilian president responded to Trump's threats. @globalexchange.bsky.social @therealnews.com #Brazil

President Lula has arrived. His final campaign march is underway. Thousands of supporters are in the streets. Big elections are happening in #Brazil on Sunday. The US has been trying to influence the vote against Lula. #Brazil @therealnews.com @globalexchange.bsky.social @nacla-report.bsky.social

Lula's final campaign march is being blocked by the military police. Lula supporters say they aren't going anywhere. Everyone is now awaiting the arrival of President Lula. Panamerican Dispatch on the streets @nacla-report.bsky.social @globalexchange.bsky.social @undertheshadow.bsky.social #Brasil

Speakers on Lula's sounds truck say the military police are now trying to block Lula's final campaign march in São Paulo. They are calling on those in the streets to continue ahead of the sound trucks. #Brazil @nacla-report.bsky.social @globalexchange.bsky.social @therealnews.com

The close of president Lula's campaign is just getting started in São Paulo. Thousands are in the streets. Brazilians vote in the first round of high-stakes elections tomorrow. Panamerican Dispatch is covering it all. #Brazil #Eleições2026 @therealnews.com @globalexchange.bsky.social