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Politics BR US

Bolsonaro win could threaten Amazon

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Brazil’s October presidential election drew scrutiny over Flávio Bolsonaro’s bid, with commentators alleging U.S. influence and warning his victory could threaten the Amazon.

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the race to watch: brazil this weekend

lula’s lead is narrowing in first-round voting,

and lula/flavio bolsonaro remain essentially tied in any run-off
September 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Luciana Gatti, who studies carbon uptake in the Amazon, aims to join Brazil’s lower house in this week’s elections. https://scim.ag/4xLuQzr
Fed up with Brazil’s politicians not listening, a climate scientist runs for office
Luciana Gatti, who studies carbon uptake in the Amazon, aims to join Brazil’s lower house in this week’s elections
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September 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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relatedly: no amnesty

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"Bolsonaro has begun a twenty-seven-year prison sentence for his role in January 8, while the instigator of January 6 sits in the Oval Office...Should we in the United States try a Brazilian strategy?"

spoiler: I answer yes. me, for @bostonreview.bsky.social

www.bostonreview.net/articles/tru...
Truth Without Reconciliation
Why did Brazil’s democratic institutions hold firm while those in the United States so quickly wilted?
www.bostonreview.net
September 29, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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URGENTE

Gilmar Mendes retirou o sigilo da investigação das rachadinhas envolvendo Flávio Bolsonaro, na Alerj.

O ministro negou o pedido de Danielle da Nóbrega, que recebia salário mas não trabalhava no gabinete. #politica #stf
September 29, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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.@markweisbrot.bsky.social on the US interference in the Brazilian election @ceprdc.bsky.social www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Contributor: Trump and Rubio fight to sway Brazil’s election and control the hemisphere
The decisive issue for voters in Brazil might be sovereignty, because U.S. attempts to meddle are raising ire.
www.latimes.com
September 29, 2026 at 9:57 PM

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