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Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief, Friday, October 16, 2026
Rio's Friday: rain, Ira! concert, and market shifts ahead.
The Rio Times · 2m
Brazil’s Far-Right Resurgence
Brazil’s far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro edges out Lula in runoff election amid voter backlash.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Flávio Bolsonaro’s election lead threatens Amazon
Flávio Bolsonaro’s lead in Brazil’s election risks Amazon collapse.
Mother Jones · 1m
Brazil Market Euphoria Hinges on Fiscal Fixes
Brazil's market rally depends on Flávio Bolsonaro's fiscal plan for election victory.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
Trump Cheers Bolsonaro Jr’s Advance on Lula
Trump celebrates Bolsonaro Jr’s lead in Brazil’s election but EU worries about Mercosur.
EUobserver · 1m