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Historic week of mass mobilization

An electoral turnaround in the second round of Brazil’s presidential election is possible, however difficult.

Brazil’s presidential election is on a knife-edge. Right-winger Flávio Bolsonaro has powerful interests on his side but is also counting on the Trump administration’s help to push him over the line.

Filling the streets in France and Spain

“The past almost four years have seen Brazil accomplish a great deal in terms of bringing people out of poverty, creating jobs, curbing hunger, and raising standards of living.”

Germany's big surprises

Elections galore

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a fierce rejection of President Trump’s demands for Brazil, but said he was ready for dialogue. "Brazil’s sovereignty will not be threatened."

World in transition

A week for general strikes