Jair Bolsonaro
Lula empowers Brazil's Indigenous peoples with their own ministry. But environmental protection remains a key concern.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has made good on a series of campaign promises to defend the Amazon and empower Indigenous peoples. He already signed an executive order to relaunch a billion-dollar Amazon fund, where foreign governments can contribute to forest protection, among six other orders.
At COP27, Lula promises to resume Brazil’s ‘leading role’ as a climate defender
'We want democracy': Lula's supporters celebrate his victory over Bolsonaro for the presidency in Brazil
Brazil's Lula to reclaim presidency after beating Bolsonaro
How Brazil’s first lady is playing a role in the fight for the evangelical vote in the presidential election
Brazil election puts fate of public education in the spotlight
In the runoff election in Brazil, there are two very different visions for the future of public education. Incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has steadily been making cuts. While his challenger, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, vows to expand it. That’s what he did when he ran the country in the 2000s, and in northeastern Brazil, voters feel their very livelihoods depend on his return.
Brazil’s neighbors wary of environmental impact of a Bolsonaro victory
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has promised to continue facilitating mining and agro industry in Brazil’s portion of the Amazon if he wins another four-year term. But destruction of the Amazon affects the air quality and jeopardizes the water supply in neighboring countries.
Lula battles Bolsonaro for chance to defend the poor again in Brazil
Two presidents are battling for power in Sunday’s elections. Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is hoping to unseat current far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.
Tense atmosphere as voters head to the polls in Brazil's most diverse elections ever
Brazilians will vote in presidential elections on Sunday. They will also vote for a host of other government officials. This year, more Indigenous people, women and Black candidates are running for office than ever before.
Evangelicals in Brazil want to make contact with Indigenous groups. But why?
Indigenous communities in Brazil have long had a difficult relationship with Christian missionaries. Experts say it's not about religion, but mineral riches.
Brazil’s evangelicals work with the US on a political mission
Protestant evangelicals from Brazil and the United States have a long history of close relations. Today, Capitol Ministries is a powerful player in that relationship. And in Brazil, the group has strong ties with President Jair Bolsonaro's government.
Brazil’s evangelicals stand with President Bolsonaro
Protestant evangelicals are a fast-growing segment of the country. Politically, President Jair Bolsonaro is their candidate.
Brazil’s Lula makes a comeback on a campaign to defend democracy
Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is making a comeback with a campaign for democracy and unity against far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Progressive evangelicals in Brazil wage a battle ‘against Bolsonaroism’ ahead of elections
Evangelical Christians will play a powerful role in keeping President Jair Bolsonaro in power. But support may be slipping as evangelical progressives begin to organize against Bolsonaro ahead of next year's elections.
‘It’s a gigantic tragedy’: Flooding in Brazil’s Bahia state displaces tens of thousands
In northeastern Brazil, weeks of rain have caused massive flooding. At least 24 people are dead and tens of thousands have lost their homes. But in some places, local residents are coming together to provide support for those in need.