# Brazil election 2026

> Brazil's 2026 election could shift global power between US and China.
- Title: Brazil election 2026 · Buenos Aires Times | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/op-ed/editorial-the-boys-from-brazil.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-03T03:17:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brazil election 2026, argentina brazil relations, united states, china, brics, lula, bolsonaro, javier milei, donald trump, bolsa familia, central bank, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's presidential election in 2026 may determine Brazil's alignment with US or China.