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Brazil election 2026
Brazil's 2026 election could shift global power between US and China.
In brief
Brazil's 2026 election could shift global power between US and China. Brazil's presidential election in 2026 may determine Brazil's alignment with US or China. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Global chessboard
Brazil's election could make it a knight or bishop on the global chessboard between US and China.
Trump and Brazil
Trump supports far right’s Flávio Bolsonaro, while Xi Jinping backs Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro’s impact
Bolsonaro’s win would give far right a virtual clean sweep of the subcontinent.
Bolsonaro’s dilemma
Bolsonaro’s win would risk losing Brazil’s agricultural sector to China.
Run-off race
Brazil’s election may have a decisive run-off on October 25.
Voter uncertainty
159 million voters could decide Brazil’s election outcome.
Economic stakes
Brazil’s debt crisis could shift with Lula’s policies.
At a glance
Brazil's presidential election in 2026 may determine Brazil's alignment with US or China.
