Brazil’s Political Future________________________

Analysis

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Lula’s reelection marks a critical moment in Brazilian history, demonstrating the crucial role of society in politics, as well as contradictions and challenges faced by the country. What does it mean for the future of democracy and sovereignty in Brazil? And which political and social disputes remain unresolved?

Alameda contributed to analysis of the elections and their stakes, through publication of articles and videos, as well as participation in podcasts.

ARTICLES AND COMMENTARY

Credit: Verso
Brazil in Yet Another End-of-the-World Election

by Maikel da Silveira for Verso
22 October 2026

In the lead-up to the second round of Brazilian elections this Sunday, Maikel da Silveira analyses the shocking rise of Bolsonaro’s charmless son, PT’s defensive strategy and the future of progressive mobilisation. 

(Nicolas Hernandez / Anadolu via Getty Images)
Lessons From Lula’s Historic Victory

by Benjamin Fogel for The Nation
27 October 2026

After three of the most intense weeks in the history of Brazilian politics, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva will be president again […]

Credit: Equator
Lula’s Final Chapter

by Rodrigo Nunes, Anna Raposo de Mello, Juliano Fiori, Miguel Lago for Equator
26 October 2026

Four Brazilian thinkers on an astonishing political comeback – and the long shadow of Bolsonarismo.

Read Article in Portuguese here

Credit: Intercept Brasil
Como governar com a extrema direita ainda no poder após a vitória de Lula

by Anna Raposo de Mello for Intercept Brasil
28 October 2026

As três semanas de mobilização incessante pela virada eleitoral deram ao Brasil e ao mundo uma vitória fundamental contra a extrema direita. 

ARTICLES AND COMMENTARY

Credit: Verso
Brazil in Yet Another End-of-the-World Election

by Maikel da Silveira for Verso | 22 October 2026

In the lead-up to the second round of Brazilian elections this Sunday, Maikel da Silveira analyses the shocking rise of Bolsonaro’s charmless son, PT’s defensive strategy and the future of progressive mobilisation. 

Credit: Equator
Lula’s Final Chapter

by Rodrigo Nunes, Anna Raposo de Mello, Juliano Fiori, Miguel Lago for Equator | 26 October 2026

Four Brazilian thinkers on an astonishing political comeback – and the long shadow of Bolsonarismo.

(Nicolas Hernandez / Anadolu via Getty Images)
Lessons From Lula’s Historic Victory

by Benjamin Fogel for The Nation | 27 October 2026

After three of the most intense weeks in the history of Brazilian politics, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva will be president again […]

Credit: Intercept Brasil
Como governar com a extrema direita ainda no poder após a vitória de Lula

by Anna Raposo de Mello for Intercept Brasil | 28 October 2026

As três semanas de mobilização incessante pela virada eleitoral deram ao Brasil e ao mundo uma vitória fundamental contra a extrema direita. 

ARTICLES AND COMMENTARY

Credit: Verso
Brazil in Yet Another End-of-the-World Election

by Maikel da Silveira for Verso | 22 October 2026

In the lead-up to the second round of Brazilian elections this Sunday, Maikel da Silveira analyses the shocking rise of Bolsonaro’s charmless son, PT’s defensive strategy and the future of progressive mobilisation…

Credit: Jacobin
Lula Must Win. Now It Looks Like He Can.

by Benjamin Fogel for Jacobin | 23 October 2026

Victory for Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s election would bring mafiosi to power and reward interference by the White House and Miami reactionaries. In the final stretch of the campaign, Bolsonaro no longer looks invincible…

Credit: Agência Brasil
O Brasil em mais uma eleição do fim do mundo

by Maikel da Silveira for Blog da Boitempo | 23 October 2026

Em 2022, às vésperas da penúltima eleição presidencial, a Boitempo promoveu uma live com a socióloga Silvia Viana e o filósofo Paulo Arantes, intitulado “Eleições do fim do mundo”…

Credit: Equator
Lula’s Final Chapter

by Rodrigo Nunes, Anna Raposo de Mello, Juliano Fiori, Miguel Lago for Equator | 26 October 2026

Four Brazilian thinkers on an astonishing political comeback – and the long shadow of Bolsonarismo…

(Nicolas Hernandez / Anadolu via Getty Images)
Lessons From Lula’s Historic Victory

by Benjamin Fogel for The Nation | 27 October 2026

After three of the most intense weeks in the history of Brazilian politics, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva will be president again…

Credit: Intercept Brasil
Como governar com a extrema direita ainda no poder após a vitória de Lula

by Anna Raposo de Mello for Intercept Brasil | 28 October 2026

As três semanas de mobilização incessante pela virada eleitoral deram ao Brasil e ao mundo uma vitória fundamental contra a extrema direita…

ARTICLES AND COMMENTARY

Credit: Verso
Brazil in Yet Another End-of-the-World Election

by Maikel da Silveira for Verso | 22 October 2026

In the lead-up to the second round of Brazilian elections this Sunday, Maikel da Silveira analyses the shocking rise of Bolsonaro’s charmless son, PT’s defensive strategy and the future of progressive mobilisation…

Credit: Jacobin
Lula Must Win. Now It Looks Like He Can.

by Benjamin Fogel for Jacobin | 23 October 2026

Victory for Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s election would bring mafiosi to power and reward interference by the White House and Miami reactionaries. In the final stretch of the campaign, Bolsonaro no longer looks invincible…

Credit: Agência Brasil
O Brasil em mais uma eleição do fim do mundo

by Maikel da Silveira for Blog da Boitempo | 23 October 2026

Em 2022, às vésperas da penúltima eleição presidencial, a Boitempo promoveu uma live com a socióloga Silvia Viana e o filósofo Paulo Arantes, intitulado “Eleições do fim do mundo”…

Credit: Equator
Lula’s Final Chapter

by Rodrigo Nunes, Anna Raposo de Mello, Juliano Fiori, Miguel Lago for Equator | 26 October 2026

Four Brazilian thinkers on an astonishing political comeback – and the long shadow of Bolsonarismo…

(Nicolas Hernandez / Anadolu via Getty Images)
Lessons From Lula’s Historic Victory

by Benjamin Fogel for The Nation | 27 October 2026

After three of the most intense weeks in the history of Brazilian politics, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva will be president again…

Credit: Intercept Brasil
Como governar com a extrema direita ainda no poder após a vitória de Lula

by Anna Raposo de Mello for Intercept Brasil | 28 October 2026

As três semanas de mobilização incessante pela virada eleitoral deram ao Brasil e ao mundo uma vitória fundamental contra a extrema direita…