30 October 2026
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Brazil’s Energy Test After Lula’s Re-election: Can Ethanol, Oil and Renewables Protect Household Spending?
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a fourth, non-consecutive term in the presidential runoff held on 25 October 2026, winning 51.79% of valid votes against Flávio Bolsonaro’s 48.21%. His next administration inherits an important economic challenge: ensuring that Brazil’s considerable energy resources translate into affordable fuel, stable consumer expenditure and reliable energy supplies.…