
Brazil Political Dispute Adds Event Risk After Bolsonaro Election Loss
Flávio Bolsonaro challenged Brazil’s election result from abroad, adding political event risk for investors watching the real, stocks and sovereign debt.

Flávio Bolsonaro challenged Brazil’s election result from abroad, adding political event risk for investors watching the real, stocks and sovereign debt.

Bulgaria’s presidential election heads to a Nov. 1 runoff after low turnout and a close first-round split sharpened focus on Ukraine policy and Black Sea risk.

A 150,000-strong Belgrade rally underscored political risk as Serbia approaches a closely contested parliamentary election on October 25.

EU leaders delayed a deal on the bloc’s next seven-year budget as governments clashed over spending cuts, strategic funding and new common levies.

Flavio Bolsonaro led Brazil’s first-round presidential vote with 47.03%, sending the race against Lula da Silva to an Oct. 25 runoff.

Colombia has declared a national emergency after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused 132 deaths and significant damage, prompting U.S. aid and mobilization of rescue efforts.

Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and election schedules amid ongoing political tensions.

Former President Trump alleges China accessed data of 220 million US voters to influence the 2020 election and calls for investigation into concealed intelligence.

Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years in prison for foreign lobbying against Brazil’s judiciary amid upcoming 2026 elections.

US Congress approves $70 billion to fund ICE and CBP agencies over three years, following controversy and leadership changes in immigration enforcement.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirms his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, setting a polarized political stage amid Macron's exit.