Brazil

As Brazil heads to run-off, Israel’s Latin America ties are placed in spotlight - analysis

Flavio Bolsonaro’s first-round victory over Lula da Silva puts Brazil at the center of a broader political shift in Latin America that could strengthen ties with Israel.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to sign into law a bill establishing a line of credit for companies affected by new tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2026.
Brazilian President and Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepares to vote in the general election in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, October 4, 2026.

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to sign into law a bill establishing a line of credit for companies affected by new tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2026.

Brazilian President Lula holds small lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of election - poll

Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts


Countries issue Middle East travel advisories amid rising US-Iran tensions

The advisories range from warnings to diplomatic evacuations, with Dutch airline KLM announcing on Wednesday that it is suspending all flights to Tel Aviv as of March 1.

In this handout photo obtained from the US Defence Department, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sail in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026.

At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X as specialized teams have mobilized to respond to incidents and search for missing people.

Firefighters and their dog search for victims of a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Barrio Parque Jardim Burnier neighbourhood in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026.

Brazilian court acquits 35-year-old of statutory rape of 12-year-old, citing 'consensual bond'

The case began after the girl’s absence from school triggered a report to the local child-protection council.

São Paulo, Brazil.

Brazil a 'Christian, Jewish country,' Bolsonaro tells 'Post'; pitches pro-Israel reset - interview

Flavio Bolsonaro wants Brazil back in Israel’s corner and wants the evangelical and conservative forces reshaping Latin America to see Israel as a symbol of shared values and shared enemies.

Flavio Bolsonaro at the 2026 “Generation of Truth” antisemitism conference in Jerusalem.

The Secret Agent, a gripping and gory film from Brazil, premieres in Israel

An opening title says that the film takes place in Brazil in 1977, during “a time of great mischief,” which turns out to be a playful understatement.

PHOTO OF Wagner Moura at a phone booth.

Passador in Tel Aviv: A meat lover’s paradise - restaurant review

Passador in Tel Aviv serves nine meats, fresh sides, and unlimited drinks in a lively, well-run dining experience

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Saving lives under fire: A Brazilian doctor’s journey from Brazil to the IDF - interview

"To be a doctor, to be in those places and still do good medicine, to give them a smile and a shoulder they can lean on, it's amazing," He said.

Captain Dr N of 51st Battalion Golani during his service

Maduro’s fall shows how US power is reshaping Latin America’s future - opinion

Nicolas Maduro’s capture shows Trump’s bold Latin America policy, raising the stakes for regional stability.

VENEZUELA'S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores attend a year-end salutation to military forces in La Guaira, Venezuela December 28, 2025.

Moscow and Tehran’s new partnership is bad news for the West - opinion

New Russia-Iran treaty deepens cooperation, challenging Israel's influence in the Middle East.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro confirms son's presidential pre-candidacy in official letter

"Given this scenario of injustice, I have decided to indict Flávio Bolsonaro as a pre-candidate to the Presidency," former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro said in an official letter.

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, attends an interview with Reuters in Brasilia, Brazil December 19, 2025.