President Lula da Silva criticised Flavio Bolsonaro for leaving Brazil amid reports he was headed to the US.

News comes one day after Brazil's Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to hand over his passports in money-laundering probe.

Lulas election victory rattled Brazilian markets and set up a fiscal test as he weighs costly campaign promises against pressure to rein in spending.

Flavio Bolsonaro is under investigation by Brazil's Supreme Court for alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion in two cases.

Brazilian police shot a man who assaulted and threatened his partner with a fake gun in Criciuma, southern Brazil.

Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims about Brazil's presidential vote but says he 'didn't take sides' in the race.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins a fourth term as Bolsonaro disputes the result

While prediction market odds pointed to a clear Bolsonaro victory, Lula emerged the winner in a tight race.

For the Trump administration, which has sought to reassert its dominance in the region, Lulas victory complicates its campaign to enlist Brazil in its military coalition

Here are the key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

China on Monday congratulated Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his victory in the country's presidential runoff, pledging to work with Brazil to further advance the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future.

Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede to Lula da Silva who won a historic 4th term in Sunday's election.

The outcome of Brazil's presidential election demonstrates that the far-right tide in Latin America is not inevitable.

It's the first time since Brazil returned to direct elections in 1989 that a candidate has won the final runoff after losing in the first round.

Lula defeats pro-Israel challenger Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil elections Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 05:39 The incumbent secured his fourth term as leader after falling behind his far-right challenger in the first round of voting Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 26 October (Reuters/Amanda Perobelli) Off Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured hisfourth non-consecutive presidential term late on Sunday, in a historic win againstright-wing pro- Israel Senator Flavio Bolsonaro

Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by more than three points in the second round of Brazils presidential election

Brazils right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has called for the presidential election result to be annulled.

IncumbentBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, candidate of the ruling Workers' Party, won Sunday's presidential runoff, according to results released by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court on Sunday night.

Legal challenges are likely, as the voting extension adds tension to Brazil's polarised political landscape.

Voting in Brazil is conducted electronically and the result is usually available within hours after polling stations close at 5 p.m

Voting begins in Brazil's presidential runoff

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.

Brazil's indigenous communities say theyre concerned by how the election outcome could impact environmental protections

Voting in the second round of Brazil's 2026 presidential election officially began at 8 a.m

Messaging service WhatsApp and parent company Meta are embroiled in legal attacks by Brazil's presidential candidates.

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

Brazil's president and his opponent lob a barrage of attacks on each other in debate a week before the October 25 vote.

The messages, reported by a Brazilian daily, say the platform recommended Bolsonaro's profile and his WhatsApp channel.

Experts still consider race a toss up despite slate of polls showing right-wing senator leading left-wing president.

Flooding left vehicles piled up and people stranded inside Sao Paulos Anhangabau tunnel.

Wildfire consumes Brazil's Amazon

Chinese film and TV showcase wraps up in Brazil

Arrest warrant for presidential candidate's brother is issued weeks before Brazil's runoff election.

Students and other protesters marched against Flavio Bolsonaro after he advanced to Brazil's presidential run-off.

Brazil is heading into a fiercely contested presidential runoff after the first round revealed major gains for Bolsonaro

The moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday

Brazils presidential election is heading to a run-off after Bolsonaro and Lula both fell short of the 50% needed to win

Brazil's presidential election is headed for a runoff after no candidate secured a majority in the first round, according to results released by the country's Superior Electoral Court on Sunday.

Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term in office, facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

Voting in the first round of Brazil's 2026 presidential election officially began at 8 a.m

Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.

With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.

Figures across Brazil's political spectrum have been linked to the scandal in the midst of a key election.

Brazilian president and opposition candidate snub the final debate ahead of the presidential election.

Brazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.

Brazil and the United States have agreed to form a working group to discuss US tariffs on Brazilian goods and other bilateral trade issues, Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services said Wednesday.

For decades, Brazil has been a major ethanol producer, traditionally using sugarcane

For a third election in a row, a Bolsonaro family member is the leading right-wing contender for Brazil's presidency.

Coalition co-chaired by China, Brazil, and EU to align carbon markets