"I'd eat an Indian, no problem at all," boasted Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro in an interview several years ago, referring to the country's indigenous community.

'I'd eat an Indian': Bolsonaro's old video goes viral, Brazil oppn slams him

As the October 30, Brazillian presidential runoff draws closer far-right incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro during an interview commented that if Donald Trump was still the US President he could've averted the Russia-Ukraine war that has been on for more than seven months now.

'The war in Ukraine would not have happened' if Donald Trump was 'still in power,' says Jair Bolsonaro

An opinion poll in Brazil has shown leftist presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintaining a significant lead over right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil: Opinion poll shows Lula with 51% support, Bolsonaro 43%, amid fears of going wrong again

As Brazil's incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gear up for their upcoming October 30 battle where they face off in a presidential runoff, both the contenders got key endorsements.

Bolsonaro, Lula garner significant endorsements as they prepare for Brazil's presidential runoff

Uncertainty in Brazil, which will hold its Presidential elections on October 30th. Incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro is now in the fight of his political life with former President Lula de Silva.

Brazil Presidential runoff: Will the country see a smooth power transition?

As the presidential election in Brazil is headed for a runoff on October 30, the incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro was not the only one who surprised many in the political race as his far-right allies too beat expectations in the race for state governors and Congress.

‘Bolsonarismo’: Right-wing wins Brazil’s Congress, big night for Bolsonaro allies

Following a trend in recent years of underestimating voter support for Brexit and Donald Trump, opinion polls in Brazil were way off the mark for Sunday's first round of presidential elections.

Why did opinion polls get Brazil election so wrong?

Brazil presidential election is headed for a runoff on October 30 as incumbent Jair Bolsonaro beat expectations to finish a closer-than-expected second to front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Brazil presidential election enters runoff as Bolsonaro beats expectations to finish a close second to Silva

At a samba bar in Rio de Janeiro, three university students are engaged in a vigorous political debate as they count down the days to Brazil's presidential elections.

Brazil's young voters see polls as fight for their future, 52% lean towards leftist Lula

As the Presidential battle in Brazil heats up, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva the leftist candidate has taken a dig at his rival Jair Bolsonaro, calling him a "cheap copy" of former US President Donald Trump.

Brazil elections: Da Silva calls Jair Bolsonaro a 'cheap copy' of Donald Trump

Rosangela da Silva is a smiley, politically active member of Brazil's Workers' Party, but the new wife of presidential hopeful Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains discreet when it comes to her private life.

Smiley and discreet: Who is the sociologist marrying Brazil's Presidential hopeful Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva?

Brazil's leftist Former President launched his Presidential candidacy. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced his bid for the upcoming October elections. President Jair Bolsonaro is trailing in poll points. Many Brazilians are angry at Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic, rising inflation, high fuel prices

Brazil Elections: Former President Lula launches campaign, talks about employment & recovery

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's candidates suffered further defeats Sunday and the traditional center-right emerged stronger in municipal runoff elections seen as a gauge of where things stand in Brazilian politics ahead of presidential polls in 2022.

Losses for Bolsonaro, wins for center-right in Brazil local polls

The poll numbers of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro have risen according to three surveys released this week, despite his controversial handling of the country's raging COVID-19 crisis.

Bolsonaro's poll numbers rise in Brazil despite controversial virus handling

The army general tapped by Brazil's far-right President-elect Jair Bolsonaro to be defence minister said on Wednesday that snipers should be deployed to take down armed criminal suspects.

Brazil's next defence minister wants snipers to take out criminals

Brazilians protest against Bolsonaro and demand that he respects democracy

By Helder Ferreira do Vale After the most polarised and divisive campaign in its modern history, Brazil has elected as its next president a right-wing politician who openly disdains human rights and admires military dictators.

Here's what Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency means for Brazil

Indonesia: Lion Air plane with 188 on board goes missing An Indonesian Lion Air passenger plane has gone missing. The plane went missing 13 minutes after it took off from the Indonesian capital Jakarta.

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Trump congratulates Bolsonaro on Presidential election win

Facebook Inc's WhatsApp messaging application business said on Friday it was "taking immediate legal action" against companies that are sending spam messages ahead of the Brazilian presidential election.

Facebook's WhatsApp taking legal action against Brazil election spammers

Brazil holds presidential and legislative elections on Sunday. A far-right politician promising a hard line on crime and corruption, Jair Bolsonaro, is the frontrunner for the top job.

Brazil is choosing a new president; here's what you need to know

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