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Brazilian police rescued 13 children held hostage at a kindergarten in Curitiba after killing a suspect who threatened to set the building on fire. At least one child was injured in Friday's incident, and authorities said the children and staff would receive psychological support.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, weeks before the decisive runoff against incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Eduardo, convicted in June of lobbying for U.S. interference in his father's trial, must begin serving a four-year sentence immediately.
Thousands of protesters marched in central Rio de Janeiro on October 7 against far-right presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, days after he topped the first round with 47 percent to Lula's 45 percent. The demonstration reflects fears of a far-right wave in Brazil ahead of the October 25 runoff.
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has pledged to 're-democratize' Brazil after a surprise first-round election win, sparking accusations of a coup plot. Critics warn that if elected, he could use a strengthened far-right congress to push constitutional changes and free his jailed father.
Flávio Bolsonaro, heir to his father's political movement, won 47% in Brazil's first round, ahead of President Lula's 44.2% going into an October 25 runoff. Despite Lula's near-50% cut in Amazon deforestation, climate-friendly candidates fared poorly, and Bolsonarism now controls most Amazonian states.
The Trump administration is accused of using tariffs and terrorist designations to sway Brazil's 2026 election toward far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, drawing comparisons to Cold War-era CIA meddling. Analysts and Brazilian officials worry the pressure aims to weaken President Lula and expand U.S. influence in Latin America, while Washington denies any interference.
Brazil's government has sued Discord for $97 million, accusing it of failing to protect minors after a 13-year-old girl's suicide during a live stream. The lawsuit seeks to compel the platform to implement stronger safety measures, while Discord denies the allegations.
A senior economic adviser to Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign said the candidate would establish a public debt ceiling if he wins Brazil's presidential election in October, aiming to curb spending and boost fiscal credibility. The pledge comes as polls show a tight race between Bolsonaro and left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Brazil's data protection authority has fined TikTok and parent company ByteDance nearly $30 million for illegally collecting and processing data from minors. The ANPD also ordered the platform to delete unlawfully obtained data and improve its age verification systems, marking another step in Brazil's broader crackdown on tech companies.
