{
  "id": 13110316,
  "title": "Brazil’s Far-Right Resurgence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/brazils-far-right-resurgence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T12:00:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Foreign Policy",
    "slug": "foreign-policy",
    "url": "https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/09/brazil-election-far-right-bolsonaro-lula-crime-economy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's far right swept general elections last Sunday, with incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly losing to far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro in the first round. Bolsonaro and Lula are now set to face off in a runoff election on October 25. The results show that Bolsonarismo has made significant inroads into Brazilian society, with the Liberal Party winning the most governorships and a majority in both houses of congress. Analysts suggest that many Brazilians who initially supported less prominent right-wing candidates voted for Bolsonaro, hoping he would win outright in the first round. However, history suggests it is unlikely for Lula to win the runoff after losing in the first round, especially with three candidates from the right placing third, fourth, and fifth in the first round. Lula's campaign has been criticized for its lack of organization, and he admitted that his messaging needed a reboot. Despite Lula's promises to protect working people and jail criminals, his messaging has been overtaken by the right, which has dominated the messaging around insecurity. Additionally, Lula's policies have failed to connect with the growing lower-middle-class in Brazil, who are increasingly looking for less red tape, more protection from violence, and respect for their religious beliefs.",
  "summary": "The Bolsonaro family looks likely to retake the presidency.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}