With less than three months to go until Brazil’s presidential election, China is closely watching a high-stakes political duel between a Beijing-friendly incumbent and his pro-Washington challenger. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who maintains close ties with Beijing, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term. His rival, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro – son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was jailed last year for attempting a military coup – was confirmed on Saturday as the...
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of disgraced former Brazilian President Jair, has launched his bid to unseat President Lula.
Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attracts foreign support, but struggles in polls ahead of matchup with Lula.
With Lula polling ahead and tariffs squeezing Brazil's economy, the Bolsonaro family's Washington strategy is faltering.