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Rise of evangelical churches widens gulf between left and right in Latin America’s biggest country
The former president has alienated corporate leaders as he campaigns to win a third term
President aims to offset loss of support in south by gaining votes in opponent’s home region in the north-east
Technocrat José Mauro Coelho takes top job at Brazilian oil major after Bolsonaro sacked two previous bosses
Rightwing president appeals to voter base while leftwing ex-leader aims to broaden support
Brazil’s populist president names economist to lead Latin America’s largest oil producer as election looms
Brazilian president examines his options to contain rising prices ahead of October polls
A handful of centrists are struggling to break the front-runners’ dominant grip on voters
Populist leader shifts to Telegram as critics decry app’s lack of accountability
With a tough election battle next year, the far-right president has turned to the establishment for salvation
Critics say Brazilian government is abandoning fiscal rules to court voters at next year’s poll
Henry Ford’s abandoned town holds lessons for those who seek to tap the region’s economic potential
More than 100 countries promise to ban practice by 2030 but enforcement remains unclear
Brazil’s far-right leader will be remembered for bungling the economy too
Departures of high-ranking aides come amid market unease on fiscal discipline
Senate committee assessment recommends president should face criminal indictment
Congressional probe alleges missteps and misconduct in deaths of 600,000 Brazilians during pandemic
Populist leader is playing a dangerous game by provoking supporters to question country’s institutions, say critics
Observers worry rightwing president will lose control of most radical supporters as election nears
Many in the corporate and financial world who once backed the president are now losing faith
Tens of thousands flock to largest cities to show backing for populist president
The former US president’s acolytes descend on Brasília to support a firebrand fellow traveller
Choice beyond hard right’s radicalism and left’s corruption scandals in next year’s polls
With his approval ratings sliding, the president is crafting a strategy reminiscent of Donald Trump
Bolsonaro condemned for trying to intimidate politicians before unsuccessful attempt to introduce printed ballot receipts
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