Flávio Bolsonaro challenged Brazil’s election result from abroad, adding political event risk for investors watching the real, stocks and sovereign debt.
Lula won Brazil’s runoff with 51.8%, but Flavio Bolsonaro’s demand to annul the result has put political and institutional risk in focus.
Sanctioned tanker MYRA issued a distress signal off Ireland but remained underway after leaving Russia’s Ust-Luga port in extreme weather.
Flavio Bolsonaro led Brazil’s first-round presidential vote with 47.03%, sending the race against Lula da Silva to an Oct. 25 runoff.
German and US foreign ministers met in Washington to reaffirm their partnership amid global crises and ahead of the NATO summit, with talks also planned on Iran and Latin American trade ties.
Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years in prison for foreign lobbying against Brazil’s judiciary amid upcoming 2026 elections.
Following talks in Beijing, Trump reveals China’s interest in U.S. oil and soybean purchases and potential influence on Iran amid shifting trade dynamics.
The EU and Mercosur launched a provisional free trade zone impacting automotive, machinery, and pharmaceuticals, with key regulatory hurdles and environmental concerns pending resolution.