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Latin American Pulse for Friday, October 16, 2026
Brazil's tight presidential runoff, Mexico's storm threat, Colombia's protests and Costa Rica's new prison open Friday.
The Rio Times · 1m
Lula Pledges Free Weekend Transit
Lula promises free weekend public transport nationwide as Brazil's presidential runoff approaches.
The Straits Times · 1m
Brazil Approves 40-Hour Week
Brazil's Senate passes 40-hour workweek reform ten days before presidential runoff.
MercoPress · 1m
Brazil's court crisis could return Bolsonaros to power
A scandal engulfing the supreme court judge who convicted Jair Bolsonaro is helping his son Flávio overtake Lula days before the election runoff.
the Guardian · 3m
Brazil Lula Cuts Fuel Prices Ahead of Runoff Vote
Brazil's Lula government cuts fuel prices two weeks before presidential runoff against Bolsonaro.
Seattletimes · 1m
Latin American Pulse: Brazil's Runoff Anxiety
Brazil braces for runoff election as Bolsonaro leads Lula in prediction markets.
The Rio Times · 1m
Flávio Bolsonaro Secures Party Endorsements
Flávio Bolsonaro gains four right-wing party endorsements ahead of Brazil's presidential runoff.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
Brazil election runoff set
Bolsonaro leads early count as Brazil heads to presidential runoff.
Dw · 1m
Bolsonaro Lula Runoff Vote
Brazil's presidential runoff heads to 25 October after first round fails to produce winner.
euronews · 1m
Lula Fans Hope for Runoff Comeback
Brazilian voters wait for Lula to secure runoff victory against Bolsonaro.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
