Latin America
Despite Trump's 'shield' right-wing govts line up to congratulate Lula
Brazil has become the first time this administration's preferred election outcome in a Latin American country has not come to pass
October 30, 2026
Brazil has become the first time this administration's preferred election outcome in a Latin American country has not come to pass
US interference in this weekend's election in Brazil could help left-wing President Lula
The son of former President Bolsonaro is in a bind on tariffs, while the incumbent looks tough in the face of US pressure
Lula is prioritizing multilateralism — and new markets — ahead of October's election
Today's Supreme Court decision only closes one avenue for the president to unilaterally impose tariffs
Short-term political alignments with so-called 'champions' may erode long-term influence
