Trump, tariffs and ties with China at stake in Brazilian presidential race

CJ Cao JiaxuanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-27 · 15:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Brazil's upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October, features a significant contest between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula, seeking a fourth term, maintains close ties with Beijing. Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has been confirmed as the Liberal Party's candidate. China is closely observing this election due to the distinct foreign policy approaches of the candidates, with Lula favoring Beijing and Bolsonaro aligning with Washington. The election's outcome could impact Brazil's international relationships, particularly with China and the United States.

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Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison over the coup plot.

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Former president Jair Bolsonaro was jailed last year for attempting a military coup.

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Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is the Liberal Party’s candidate to challenge Lula.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term.

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China is closely watching Brazil's presidential election.

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With less than three months to go until Brazil’s presidential election, China is closely watching a high-stakes political duel between a Beijing-friendly incumbent and his pro-Washington challenger.Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who maintains close ties with Beijing, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term.His rival, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro – son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was jailed last year for attempting a military coup – was confirmed on Saturday as the Liberal Party’s candidate to challenge Lula in October’s election. His father has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison over the coup plot, but is now under house arrest due to health issues.

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