AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRunoff Campaign: Lula rallied supporters in Rio as Brazil heads toward an Oct. 25 presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro, who edged ahead in the first round. Religion and workers’ rights are prominent campaign themes. Election Tensions: Brazil’s electoral court is divided over an order to shut down a pro-Lula WhatsApp channel; its anti-disinformation unit said it found no evidence of the false content alleged by Bolsonaro’s campaign. Lula’s team has also accused Meta of restricting his posts, a charge the company denies. Economic Pressures: The IMF forecasts Brazil’s economy will grow 2.2% this year and 1.9% in 2027. The next president will face pressure to address pension costs, while Lula’s government has cut fuel taxes ahead of the vote. A betting ban has reportedly cost more than 3,500 jobs. Climate Accountability: Brazilian prosecutors are seeking $108 million from Shell over deadly 2024 floods.
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