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What to Do in Mérida in October 2026: Ánimas, Oktoberfest and Big Concerts
October 2026 in Mérida brings Oktoberfest Yucatán, big concerts at Foro GNP Seguros and the Festival de las Ánimas with its Catrinas parade.
What to Do in Buenos Aires in October 2026: Iron Maiden, Bisbal and Tecweek
October 2026 in Buenos Aires features Iron Maiden, David Bisbal, the Puro Diseño design fair, MUBI Fest and the Tecweek innovation festival.
Brazil’s Congress: Bolsonaro’s PL Wins 121 Chamber Seats
Brazil's Congress from 2027: Bolsonaro's PL wins 121 of 513 lower-house seats and a projected 28 of 81 senators before the 25 October runoff.
Brazil’s Governors Map: 20 Won Outright, Seven Runoffs
Brazil's governors map after the 4 October vote: a record 20 states decided outright, Moro wins Paraná, and seven states hold runoffs on 25 October.
Argentina’s Milei Cheers Flávio’s Brazil Election Lead
Argentina's Javier Milei hailed Flávio Bolsonaro's first-round Brazil election lead and offered closer ties. The runoff against Lula is on 25 October.
Peru Lima Mayor Race: López Aliaga Warns Election Judges
Former Lima mayor Rafael López Aliaga ran as first councillor. With his list narrowly ahead, he warns Peru's election judges not to deny him the post.
Brazil Runoff: Flávio Hails ‘End of PT Era’, Lula Regroups
Flávio Bolsonaro called his first-round lead the end of the PT era. Lula admitted surprise and is courting non-voters and business for the Brazil runoff.
Fl�vio Bolsonaro and Lula Advance to Presidential Election Runoff
Senator Fl�vio Bolsonaro (PL), 45, will face President Lula (PT), 80, in the election runoff on Oct. 25. Leia mais (10/04/2026 - 20h20)
Itacolomi Park in Minas Gerais Combines Hiking, History and, Now, Overnight Stays
Itacolomi State Park, in Ouro Preto, in the interior of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, reopened in February and now offers accommodation in addition to trails and historical heritage. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, and admission costs R$28.75. Leia mais (10/02/2026 - 12h20)
Datafolha Poll: Lula Has 45% and Fl�vio Bolsonaro 40% of Valid Votes in First Round
The presidential race enters the final days before the first round with Lula (PT) at 45% of voting intentions among valid votes, which exclude blank and null votes and undecided voters, compared with 40% for Fl�vio Bolsonaro (PL), according to Datafolha. A week ago, they stood at 43% and 39%, respectively. They are…
Brazil Has More than 45,000 Officials with Special Jurisdiction Due to Their Positions
About 45,300 people have special jurisdiction due to their positions in Brazil, the right to be tried by higher courts rather than by a lower-court judge for ordinary crimes and crimes of responsibility. The figure comes from a Folha survey based on more than 70 official sources, the Federal Constitution and the 27…
Eduardo Bolsonaro Threatens Retaliation against Diplomats Who "Sabotaged" His Father's Administration If Fl�vio Is Elected
In a video posted on Wednesday (30), former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro promised to carry out "a cleanout" at Brazil's Foreign Ministry if his brother, Senator Fl�vio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), wins the election. He said he had "mapped out" the ambassadors who moved in and out of posts under the Lula administration and that…
Brazil's Electronic Voting Machine Turns 30 with Greater Accessibility and Reaffirmed Security
Brazil's electronic voting machine marks 30 years of use in Brazilian elections in 2026. Created to gradually replace paper ballots, it debuted in the 1996 municipal elections in 57 municipalities, reaching about 32.5 million voters, one-third of the electorate. By 2000, it was already being used nationwide. The idea…
If He Wins Election, Fl�vio Bolsonaro Wants to Implement Marco Rubio Model in Brazil's Foreign Policy
Senator Fl�vio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and a candidate to govern the country, plans to implement the model of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Brazil's Foreign Ministry if he wins the election. The idea has been presented by Marcos Degaut, former congressman Eduardo…
S�o Paulo City Hall Revokes Taxi Driver's License After He Charged Argentine $5,760 for A $5.76 Ride
S�o Paulo City Hall revoked the driver's license of a taxi driver under investigation for charging an Argentine $5,760 for a $5.76 ride. The taxi used in the incident was also seized. Leia mais (09/30/2026 - 11h38)