Brazil

Timeline

1. 4 Oct2026
   International

   Brazil votes for president; Flavio Bolsonaro leads early count against Lula¹

   Brazilians voted on 4 October 2026 with President Lula, seeking a fourth non-consecutive term, facing Flavio Bolsonaro. With about 65% counted late on Sunday, Bolsonaro led with 49.8% to Lula's 42.25%.

   • General election held 4 October 2026
   • Lula da Silva sought a fourth non-consecutive term against far-right senator Flavio Bolsonaro
   • With about 65% counted, Flavio Bolsonaro had 49.8% and Lula 42.25%
   • A runoff on 25 October occurs if no candidate gets 50% plus one vote
2. 18 Feb2026
   International

   Brazil's Lula makes state visit to India; trade target USD 30 billion by 2030²³⁴⁵

   President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a state visit to India from 18 to 22 February. The two sides set a bilateral trade goal of USD 30 billion by 2030 and signed a critical minerals and rare earths pact among several MoUs.

   • Visit 18-22 February 2026 (five days)
   • Trade target USD 30 billion by 2030 per PTI and SCMP; this raised the earlier USD 20 billion goal (Modi's own remarks spoke of going well beyond USD 20 billion in five years)
   • Critical minerals and rare earths cooperation pact signed 21 February
   • Other MoUs on mining, MSMEs, health care and a digital partnership declaration

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Sources

1. The Guardian
2. The Week (PTI)
3. South China Morning Post
4. The Wire
5. Orissa Post