A Nexus poll from August 21–23 placed Lula at 46% and Flávio Bolsonaro at 45% in a simulated runoff, closing within the two-point margin of error as Brazil’s campaign season enters a critical stretch.
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Lula Holds Slim Lead Over Flávio Bolsonaro Six Weeks From Brazil’s Vote
Datafolha puts Lula 47–43 ahead of the younger Bolsonaro in a simulated second round, but a Quaest poll finds the gap within its margin of error.
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Brazil Cuts Selic to 14% for Fourth Consecutive Meeting
Brazil’s Copom cut the Selic to 14% on 5 August, a fourth straight quarter-point reduction completing 100 basis points of easing since March 2026.
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Brazil Blocks US Election Envoys as Lula-Trump Tensions Escalate
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry denied visas to two Trump administration officials planning to scrutinise the country’s October 4 presidential election, citing interference concerns amid an escalating tariff dispute.