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Four years after President Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil is back at the ballot box. This time, Lula faces Bolsonaro's son, Flávio, in a high-stakes rematch.
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Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.
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Crime is at the top of voters' concerns in Brazil ahead of Sunday's national elections. Many are calling for tougher measures — part of a broader rightward shift across Latin America.
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After increased pressure from Washington, the G7 held an emergency meeting on energy. The world's wealthiest nations say they will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel in their reserves.
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Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.