{
  "id": 11634262,
  "title": "Alternative media and Trump are influencing Brazilian voters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/alternative-media-and-trump-are-influencing-brazilian-voters",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MercoPress",
    "slug": "mercopress",
    "url": "https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/03/alternative-media-and-trump-are-influencing-brazilian-voters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazilian voters are increasingly influenced by alternative media sources, with many believing that President Luiz Inácio 'Lula' da Silva's re-election campaign, led by Flávio Bolsonaro, is aligned with the agenda of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The campaign argues that Trump's intentions for Brazil are to exploit its resources, wealth, and future, leaving the nation in a disadvantaged state. Despite the absence of a direct comparison between Flávio Bolsonaro and Trump in the public sphere, both men nostalgically refer to the military dictatorship of 1964-1985 as a golden age, despite its atrocities. The situation mirrors a trend across Latin America, where many leaders draw inspiration from the authoritarian past. The upcoming presidential election, set for October 4, will see Flávio Bolsonaro face off against Lula in a closely contested race, with polls showing a tight margin between the two candidates. While Brazil has benefited economically with low inflation, unemployment, and strong economic growth, voter loyalty in this election may be determined by the issue of sovereignty and the desire to avoid becoming a U.S. colony.",
  "summary": "By Gwynne Dyer - “Flávio Bolsonaro is Trump’s candidate and what Trump wants is to colonize Brazil, take our riches, steal our future and leave us in the dust,” claims the latest video released by President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva’s re-election campaign.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alternative media sways Brazilian voters",
    "Flávio Bolsonaro aligns with Trump's agenda",
    "Election October 4 between Flávio and Lula"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}