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Brazil’s election cliffhanger threatens EU’s Latin American ally
Brazil’s election could end EU’s key Latin American partnership.
In brief
Brazil’s election could end EU’s key Latin American partnership. Brazil’s election outcome may shift EU’s climate and trade relations with Latin America. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Brazil’s presidential election
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, faces tight race for fourth term in Brazil’s general election on Sunday (4 October).
EU’s trade deal with Brazil
The EU concluded a landmark trade deal with Mercosur, including Brazil, 26 years after negotiations started.
Lula’s climate achievements
Lula’s third term reduced deforestation by 16.7 percent in 2024, halving Amazon forest clearance.
Bolsonaro’s legal status
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair, serves 22 years in prison for 2023 coup attempt against Lula’s government.
EU’s climate concerns
Eduardo Raguse warns Bolsonaro’s win would harm EU climate cooperation, deforestation policy, and access to Brazilian commodities.
Election interference
Meta disabled Lula’s Facebook ads days before voting, per state-run Agência Brasil reports.
The headline
Brazil’s election outcome may shift EU’s climate and trade relations with Latin America.
