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Brazil's Municipal Elections Will Leave the Status Quo Intact

Sep 30, 2024 | 19:14 GMT

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a rally supporting Sao Paulo mayoral candidate Guilherme Boulos (L) on Aug. 24 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a rally supporting Sao Paulo mayoral candidate Guilherme Boulos (L) on Aug. 24 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

(MIGUEL SCHINCARIOL/AFP via Getty Images)

While Brazil's upcoming municipal elections will not substantially change the status quo at the local level, they will kick-start the race for the presidency in 2026. This process will see the consolidation of right-wing leaders and a stronger government push for higher spending....

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