AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoBrazil Election Kickoff: Lula launched his fourth-term campaign in São Bernardo do Campo, promising to expand social programs while cracking down on organized crime and gender violence, and stressing he won’t let “foreign interference” shape October’s vote. Campaign Rivalry: Flávio Bolsonaro began his run on Copacabana, also courting women voters as the race tightens and voters show fatigue with “same old choices.” Poll Snapshot: A Quaest survey shows Lula leading in a simulated runoff (43% to 40%), with a first-round split of 38% for Lula and 31% for Bolsonaro—nearly a tie once margins are counted. Election Scrutiny: Separate investigations are looming over both campaigns, including allegations tied to Lula’s son and financing questions around a Bolsonaro-related film. Trade Clash: Lula also escalated the fight with the U.S. over Trump tariffs by activating Brazil’s reciprocity mechanism and warning against pressure on Brazilian exports. Global Context: Reuters frames the broader backdrop as a region-wide shift toward a new right, with Colombia’s new president cited as part of the trend.
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