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Diverse Candidates Surge in Brazil’s 2026 Elections, Signaling Shift on Land and Social Policy
Politics• Sep 21

Diverse Candidates Surge in Brazil’s 2026 Elections, Signaling Shift on Land and Social Policy

A record number of Indigenous, Quilombola, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are running in Brazil's 2026 elections, marking a structural change in the political landscape.

Electoral Court Bars Over 1,200 Candidates, Leaving Brazil’s Congress Composition in Doubt
Politics• Sep 17

Electoral Court Bars Over 1,200 Candidates, Leaving Brazil’s Congress Composition in Doubt

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has barred over 1,200 candidates for the 2026 general elections, with 73% appealing, creating uncertainty for the next Congress.

Brazil’s 2026 Election Sees Record Surge in LGBT+, Indigenous, and Black Candidates
PROPolitics• Sep 15

Brazil’s 2026 Election Sees Record Surge in LGBT+, Indigenous, and Black Candidates

Candidate lists for Brazil's October 4 general election show a historic rise in representation for LGBT+, Indigenous, and Black politicians, driven by new campaign finance rules.

Brazil’s Electoral Court Confirms Seven International Observer Missions for 2026 General Elections
Politics• Aug 21

Brazil’s Electoral Court Confirms Seven International Observer Missions for 2026 General Elections

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court confirmed a record seven international missions, including the OAS and EU, will monitor the 2026 elections to bolster confidence in electoral integrity.