Some countries, from which Brazilians living overseas are able to vote, have already released preliminary vote count data. In China, Lula won 56.63% of the votes, while Bolsonaro came in second with 31.33%. Lula also won in countries including South Korea, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia. In Israel, however, Bolsonaro won 74.40% of the valid
In Brazil’s upcoming presidential election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing right-wing challenger and ally of Donald Trump, Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Washington has backed closer ties with Brazil’s right wing, while Lula da Silva has accused Bolsonaro’s camp of encouraging foreign interference. The election has raised questions about
Philanthropist Olga Rabinovich will receive the inaugural Prêmio Encontros (Encounters Award) at this year’s Encontro de Ideias Audiovisuais, the industry platform of the São Paulo International Film Festival. The award honors her enduring commitment to advancing Brazilian cinema and elevating the international profile of Brazilian film and talent through her work with Projeto Paradiso. The
Spain-based Begin Again Films secured an international sales deal for “Paula & Hortência – The Last Chance.’ The film, directed by Georgia Guerra-Peixe Joca, is a biopic on the life of the two titular legends of Brazilian women’s basketball. The film will star Tainá Müller (“Good Morning, Verônica”) and Juliana Didone (“Maybe a Love Story”)
Colombia has again topped the list of countries with the highest number of killings of land and environmental activists, according to an annual report by campaign group Global Witness, external. Out of at least 124 activists killed globally in 2025, 39 were murdered in Colombia, followed by Brazil with 26. Global Witness says that 85%
Biologist Guilherme Longo, who studies the effect of climate change on coral bleaching, is one of the recipients of funding from Brazilian science philanthropy Serrapilheira.Credit: Erika Beux Wealthy philanthropies in Brazil are starting to put their money into science — a trend that could help to protect research funding if voters in next month’s elections
