Weekly Report - 15 October 2026 (WR-26-41)

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign has adopted a more combative strategy with more direct criticisms of Flávio Bolsonaro, after the president finished behind his far-right rival in the first round of Brazil’s presidential race on 4 October [WR-26-40]. Lula and the Brazilian left have piled more pressure on Bolsonaro, likely contributing to the senator’s recent decision to roll back on certain positions and present a more moderate stance on various political issues, such as pensions and labour rights.