What’s at Stake in Brazil’s Elections 

The adherence of evangelical churches to Bolsonaro’s candidacy, created a powerful network of support and dissemination of his ideas throughout Brazil, from the suburbs of large metropolises such as Rio and São Paulo to the smallest towns, especially in the interior of the country, in the most remote corners where these churches operate.

Source: What’s at Stake in Brazil’s Elections – CounterPunch.org

Jair Bolsonaro’s Hard-Right Populism Is Horrifying. But He Didn’t Come From Nowhere.

Rise of the Bolsonaros, a new documentary chronicling Jair Bolsonaro’s ascent, makes for compelling viewing. But it ignores the fact that Brazil’s crises are rooted in its flawed developmental model, not just the rise of a family of reactionary zealots.

Source: Jair Bolsonaro’s Hard-Right Populism Is Horrifying. But He Didn’t Come From Nowhere.

Election in Brazil: Has Lula Already Won 

The October 2 Brazilian presidential election campaign is now in its final stage. It is no doubt one of the most globally significant elections this year. Former moderate-left president Lula Inácio da Silva of the Workers’ Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores, PT) is leading in the opinion polls with between 40 and 45 percent support in the first round of elections. The extreme right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) trails Lula with 30 to 35 percent.

Source: Election in Brazil: Has Lula Already Won | Portside