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This combination of photos shows Flavio Bolsonaro, left, in Sao Paulo, on September 29, 2026 and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, on September 23, 2026. (AP)
October 5, 2026, 4:49 am
Bolsonaro leads Lula in vote as Brazil advances to a runoff presidential election
Flávio Bolsonaro, Israel supporter and son of imprisoned former president, beats predictions to take 47% of vote but falls short of majority needed for win, triggering Oct. 25 rematch
By Mauricio SAVARESE, Eléonore HUGHES and ANNA-CATHERINE BRIGIDA
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, center, accompanied by Senate candidates Benedita da Silva, right, and Pedro Paulo, attends a campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
October 4, 2026, 9:30 am
Deeply divided Brazil heads to polls in polarized Lula-Bolsonaro race
Leftist president seeks fourth term against ex-president’s son, with Trump, crime and economy in focus; polls point to no first-round winner
By Facundo Fernandez Barrio and Fran Blandy
Attendees line up to get into the COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, November 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
November 10, 2025, 10:09 pm
Israel slashes delegation for UN climate meet in Brazil to just 3 officials
Officials cite poor ties between Brasilia and Jerusalem over the war with Hamas and remote location of COP30 confab in decision to cut back on representation at annual gathering
By Sue Surkes
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva listens to a speech by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, unseen, during a meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, October 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, Pool)
October 25, 2025, 11:45 am
Brazil’s Lula says UN ‘stopped working,’ failed to halt Gaza war
South American leader again accuses Israel of committing genocide ahead of meeting with Trump, as he looks to mend strained ties with US
By AFP and ToI Staff
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro stands at the entrance of his home where he is under house arrest in Brasilia, Brazil, September 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Nova)
September 12, 2025, 9:56 am
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro given 27 years in jail for plotting coup
Far-right leader’s seven co-accused also convicted of attempted overthrow of incumbent Lula after his victory in 2022 election; US vows to ‘respond accordingly’ to ‘witch hunt’
By Ramon Sahmkow
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 24, 2024. (Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
September 5, 2025, 6:27 pm
White House weighing travel restrictions on Iran’s delegation to UN General Assembly
Iranian diplomats could be barred from shopping at Costco, according to internal US State Department memo, which also names Brazil, Sudan and Zimbabwe as potential targets for bans
By AP and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahy and Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. (Collage/AFP)
August 26, 2025, 5:09 am
Israel downgrades ties with Brazil after it refused to accept new ambassador
Foreign Ministry says Brasilia refrained from responding to Ambassador Gali Dagan’s request for agrément, while maintaining ‘critical and hostile line’ toward Israel
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, in Washington, July 9, 2025. (Evan Vucci/AP)
July 10, 2025, 9:55 am
Trump sets Brazil tariffs at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial of ex-president Bolsonaro
Brazilian president responds by warning of possible reciprocation; tariff alerts also sent to Philippines, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Algeria, Libya, Iraq and Moldova
By Agencies and ToI Staff
France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a joint press conference with Brazil's president (not in picture) following a meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, on June 5, 2025. (Christophe PETIT TESSON / POOL / AFP)
June 5, 2025, 6:46 pm
Macron: Steps against Israel over Gaza war to be decided in ‘next couple of days’
French president promotes recognition of Palestinian statehood; German FM says move would send ‘wrong signal,’ vows to keep sending arms to Israel but calls for more aid to Strip
By Lazar Berman, Agencies and ToI Staff
Yamandu Orsi, the presidential candidate of left-wing coalition Broad Front, delivers a speech after winning the presidential election in Montevideo, Uruguay, Nov. 24, 2024. (Nicolas Celaya/JTA via Xinhua via Getty Images)
November 27, 2024, 10:12 pm
Uruguay’s new president-elect is left wing, yet not anti-Israel
Unlike his South American counterparts who have been vehemently critical of the Jewish state, Yamandu Orsi says he could consider himself a Zionist
By Juan Melamed
Israel Defense Forces operations in Nablus following October 7, 2023. (IDF Spokesperson)
May 30, 2024, 1:36 pm
Daily Briefing May 30: Day 237 – ToI reports back from inside Nablus and the Gaza Strip
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman debriefs after two recent embeds with the IDF, weighs in on the recent elections in South Africa and assesses the current fighting in Gaza
By ToI Staff
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 13, 2024. (Evaristo Sa / AFP)
May 29, 2024, 9:21 pm
Brazil said to withdraw ambassador from Israel, no plans to appoint new envoy
Foreign Ministry says no official message received, summons deputy ambassador for clarification, as reported move signals further rift after President Lula’s ‘Hitler’ remarks
By AFP, Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Palestinians run along a street as humanitarian aid is airdropped in Gaza City on March 1, 2024 (AFP)
March 1, 2024, 7:23 pm
Calls intensify for probe into Gaza aid stampede as global criticism of Israel mounts
Allies demand answers on how deadly event unfolded; Colombia president echoes Holocaust accusations, announces end to arms purchases from Israel
By ToI Staff, Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
File - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro greets supporters while waving an Israeli flag during a rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, February 25, 2024. (Nelson Almeida/AFP)
February 25, 2024, 11:19 pm
In rebuttal of Lula, Brazil’s ex-leader Bolsonaro waves Israeli flag at mass rally
Former president and many of his supporters display flag of Israel in rejection of current president’s comparison of war against Hamas to the Holocaust
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the inauguration of the Gentileza transportation terminal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, February 23, 2024. (AP/Bruna Prado)
February 24, 2024, 5:42 pm
Brazil’s Lula doubles down on claim Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Left-wing leader reiterates remarks that outraged Israel, which vehemently rejects the charge and says it is fighting a complex war against Hamas terrorists, not Palestinians
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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