Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had one of Latin America’s best presidencies ever in the century’s first decade. His second try looks far more difficult.
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Brazil, Indonesia and Congo Sign Rainforest Protection Pact
The three countries, home to more than half of the world’s tropical rainforests, have agreed to negotiate a “funding mechanism” for conservation.
Brazil Counted All Its Votes in Hours. It Still Faces Fraud Claims.
A report from the military found no voter fraud — but left room for Bolsonaro’s supporters to argue maybe he’d actually won.
What Can US Democracy Learn From Brazil?
Both nations had presidents who attacked their elections. But their responses — and the aftermaths — were much different.
Angry Bolsonaro Supporters Protest in the Streets
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Brazil, many of them demanding that the military stop the transfer of power to President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Israel Votes, Again
Plus Bolsonaro will step aside in Brazil and investigations mount in India’s bridge collapse.
Bolsonaro Agrees to Transition, Two Days After Losing Brazil Election
Breaking his silence, President Jair Bolsonaro did not admit defeat or repeat his baseless claims about election fraud, but his administration signaled that the transfer of power would proceed.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Jair Bolsonaro Loses
But he has not conceded Brazil’s presidential election.
What Lula’s Victory in Brazil Means for Climate
The president-elect once helped slash deforestation rates in the Amazon rainforest. He says he wants to do it again.
Bolsonaro Is Silent After Brazil Election Defeat
President Jair Bolsonaro has not yet recognized his election defeat after months of warning, without evidence, that opponents would rig the vote.