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Cómo el presidente de Paraguay causó el ascenso de un banco, y su caída
Los fiscales acusaron a Santiago Peña de canalizar casi un millardo de dólares de fondos gubernamentales al banco Ueno mientras sus ejecutivos otorgaban imprudentes préstamos internos. El banco ofrecía a los paraguayos un elegante futuro financiero con solo un toque de la tarjeta de crédito y una notificación en sus teléfonos, además de tentadoras ofertas de un 40 por ciento de reembolso en las compras realizadas con tarjeta de crédito.
Cómo el presidente de Paraguay causó el ascenso de un banco, y su caída
El banco ofrecía a los paraguayos un elegante futuro financiero con solo un toque de la tarjeta de crédito y una notificación en sus teléfonos, además de tentadoras ofertas de un 40 por ciento de reembolso en las compras realizadas con tarjeta de crédito. Tenía llamativos acuerdos de patrocinio con equipos de fútbol y ambiciones de ser una empresa emergente de un millardo de dólares.
How a Bank Implosion in Paraguay Ensnared a President
The bank offered Paraguayans a sleek financial future with only a credit card tap and a ping on their phones, complete with tantalizing deals of 40 percent cash back on credit card purchases. It had splashy sponsorship deals with soccer teams, and ambitions to be a billion-dollar start-up. Two out of three adult Paraguayans bought in, from Indigenous people signing up for their first bank accounts to the country’s elites and young urbanites.
El congresista que lideró un ‘ejército’ digital y ayudó al triunfo de Lula
André Janones habría tenido muchas razones para estar profundamente dormido. Habían pasado menos de 24 horas desde el asombroso regreso del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva en la reñida elección presidencial de Brasil, y Janones había desempeñado el papel de arquitecto clave en la victoria de última hora del candidato.
El congresista que lideró un ‘ejército’ digital y ayudó al triunfo de Lula
André Janones habría tenido muchas razones para estar profundamente dormido. Habían pasado menos de 24 horas desde el asombroso regreso del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva en la reñida elección presidencial de Brasil, y Janones había desempeñado el papel de arquitecto clave en la victoria de última hora del candidato.
The Digital Provocateur Who Helped Turbocharge Lula’s Comeback Original
André Janones would have had plenty of reasons to be fast asleep. It was less than 24 hours after President Luiz Inácio Lula de Silva’s stunning comeback in Brazil’s fiercely contested presidential election, and Mr. Janones had played the role of a key architect in the candidate’s 11th-hour victory.
The Digital Army That Catapulted Lula to Victory in Brazil
It started with a WhatsApp channel with a few thousand followers. It exploded into a digital army of 10 million people that helped swing Latin America’s biggest election. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil staged a stunning comeback on Sunday, achieving an unexpected victory over Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger whose father tried to stage a coup after losing the last election.
Lula wins Brazil’s presidency in stunning blow to Latin America’s right
Brazilian voters on Sunday handed the leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a fourth term in office and a surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro, his right-wing challenger, in a striking rebuke to a conservative surge sweeping Latin America. Bolsonaro refused to accept the outcome and said it was the result of foul play, increasing the risk of unrest over the election result.
Brazil Reelects Lula, Rejecting Predecessor’s Son
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil surged to a remarkable reelection on Sunday, according to official preliminary results, but his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, said he would not accept the results after a chaotic Election Day.
Lula gana la presidencia de Brasil, un sorpresivo golpe a la derecha de América Latina
El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triunfó sobre Flávio Bolsonaro, el hijo mayor del líder de derecha al que derrotó hace cuatro años. Los votantes brasileños otorgaron el domingo al presidente izquierdista, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, un cuarto mandato y una sorpresiva victoria sobre Flávio Bolsonaro, su contendiente de derecha, en un rotundo rechazo al auge conservador que se extiende por América Latina.
Brasil eligió a Lula. Esto es lo que sigue ahora
El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, ganó la reelección el domingo, según los resultados preliminares oficiales, poniendo fin a una racha de victorias conservadoras en toda América Latina. Su rival de derecha, Flávio Bolsonaro, se negó a aceptar el resultado. Lula se convirtió en el primer candidato presidencial desde 1989 que ganó después de haber quedado en segundo puesto en la primera vuelta. En solo tres semanas, sumó más de 10 millones de votos, al ganar terreno en todo el país.
Lula gana la presidencia de Brasil, un sorpresivo golpe a la derecha de América Latina
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triunfó sobre Flávio Bolsonaro, el hijo mayor del líder de derecha al que derrotó hace cuatro años.
What to Know About Lula’s Election Victory in Brazil, and What Comes Next
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil won re-election on Sunday, according to official preliminary results, punctuating a string of conservative wins across Latin America. His right-wing opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, refused to accept the outcome. Mr. Lula became the first presidential candidate since 1989 to win after finishing second in the opening round. In just three weeks, he added more than 10 million votes, gaining ground across the country.
Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidency, in Stunning Blow to Latin America’s Right
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil in São Paulo after winning the presidential runoff election on Sunday.Credit...Andre Penner/Associated Press Published Oct. 25, 2026Updated Oct.
Lula Wins Re-election in Brazil as Bolsonaro Rejects Result
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago. Brazilian voters on Sunday handed the leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a fourth term in office and a surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro, his right-wing challenger, in a striking rebuke to a conservative surge sweeping Latin America.
Brasil reelige a Lula y rechaza al hijo de su predecesor
El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se alzó con la reelección el domingo, lo que supuso una reprimenda al movimiento conservador que se extiende por toda América Latina y que el presidente Donald Trump había promovido.
Live Updates: Brazil Re-Elects Lula, Rejecting Predecessor’s Son
Latest Pinned Updated Oct. 25, 2026, 8:20 p.m. ET President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil surged to re-election on Sunday, according to official preliminary results, delivering a rebuke to a conservative movement sweeping Latin American presidencies that President Trump has trumpeted.
Lula Wins Re-election as Bolsonaro Rejects Result
Latest President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil surged to a remarkable re-election on Sunday, according to official preliminary results, but his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, said he would not accept the results after a chaotic Election Day.
Live Updates: Brazil Re-Elects Lula, Rejecting Predecessor’s Son
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Brazil’s Most Divided Town Shows the Nation’s Shift to the Right
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Deep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election. A gathering last month in Nanuque, Brazil, where longtime residents and those who have moved away come together to dance and reconnect.Credit...Seth Kugel for The New York Times Published Oct.
En Brasil, el pueblo más dividido revela el giro del país hacia la derecha
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. En Brasil, el pueblo más dividido revela el giro del país hacia la derecha En lo profundo del territorio ganadero, los sentimientos de los votantes en un bastión evangélico ayudan a explicar por qué el presidente de izquierda del país no es el favorito a ganar las elecciones del domingo.
Las elecciones en Brasil, la ventaja de Bolsonaro y el impulso de la derecha
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Las elecciones en Brasil, la ventaja de Bolsonaro y el impulso de la derecha Si Flávio Bolsonaro vence en la segunda vuelta, sería la victoria más grande hasta ahora para un movimiento que ha ganado las últimas siete presidencias en América Latina y un gran triunfo para el presidente Trump.
In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency Flávio Bolsonaro’s first round lead leaves President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three weeks to find the votes to stop Brazil’s, and Latin America’s, rightward shift. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son for Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, had the lead after Sunday’s vote.
In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency Flávio Bolsonaro’s first round lead leaves President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three weeks to find the votes to stop Brazil’s, and Latin America’s, rightward shift. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son for Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, had the lead after Sunday’s vote.
Lula y Flávio Bolsonaro irán a segunda vuelta por la presidencia de Brasil
FILE — Attendees hold up their phones during the launch event for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential reelection campaign in São Paulo, Aug. 2, 2026. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a race that could define the future of Latin America.
Lula and Bolsonaro Son Head to Runoff for Brazil’s Presidency
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Lula and Bolsonaro Son Head to Runoff for Brazil’s Presidency Neither President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor his top challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro, won a majority of votes in the first round. But for now, Mr. Bolsonaro is leading the race.
Brasil, bajo el yugo de las deudas aplastantes y las apuestas en línea
Durante meses, la contienda presidencial de Brasil se ha visto dominada por las preocupaciones sobre la injerencia de Estados Unidos, un escándalo que involucra al Supremo Tribunal Federal y las repercusiones políticas de una investigación de corrupción bancaria por miles de millones de dólares. Pero para muchos brasileños, el tema más apremiante mientras se preparan para votar este domingo es una crisis mucho más cercana a sus vidas: las abrumadoras deudas personales.
Brasil, bajo el yugo de las deudas aplastantes y las apuestas en línea
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Durante meses, la contienda presidencial de Brasil se ha visto dominada por las preocupaciones sobre la injerencia de Estados Unidos, un escándalo que involucra al Supremo Tribunal Federal y las repercusiones políticas de una investigación de corrupción bancaria por miles de millones de dólares.
One Issue Hanging Over Brazil’s Presidential Election: Online Gambling and Record-High Debts
One Issue Hanging Over Brazil’s Presidential Election: Online Gambling and Record-High Debts - The New York Times
Brasil se blinda contra EU de cara a las elecciones
M+.- Desde que asumió el cargo, el presidente Donald Trump se ha convertido en un poder electoral en la sombra para América Latina. Los candidatos de derecha alineados con Washington han ganado las últimas siete elecciones en la región, y EU respaldó explícitamente al ganador en dos de ellas. “Nos está yendo muy bien en Sudamérica —declaró Trump a los periodistas este mes—. Logré que mucha gente fuera elegida”.
The big question looming over Brazil’s elections: Trump’s next move
BRASÍLIA, Brazil — Since taking office, President Donald Trump has become an electoral kingmaker in Latin America. Right-wing candidates aligned with Washington have won the past seven elections in the region, with Trump explicitly endorsing the winner in two of them. “We’re doing very well in South America,” Trump told reporters this month. “Lots of people that I got elected.” Now comes the biggest regional test for the right and for Trump’s record of success: Brazil.
Brasil se blinda contra Trump de cara a sus elecciones presidenciales
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Brasil se blinda contra Trump de cara a sus elecciones presidenciales Con las encuestas casi empatadas entre Lula y Bolsonaro, el país refuerza sus defensas frente a una posible intervención de Washington en la contienda del mes próximo.
The Big Question Looming Over Brazil’s Elections: President Trump’s Next Move
The Big Question Looming Over Brazil’s Elections: President Trump’s Next Move As Brazil prepares to hold elections next month, Latin America’s biggest nation is taking steps to shield its democracy from potential American meddling. Supporters of the right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro waved American flags and brandished a blowup doll of President Trump clutching an imprisoned President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at a rally this month in São Paulo, Brazil.
EE. UU. revoca la visa de la principal diplomática de Brasil
El gobierno de Donald Trump ha revocado la visa de la principal diplomática de Brasil en Estados Unidos, según un alto funcionario estadounidense, lo que agrava el distanciamiento diplomático entre las dos naciones más grandes del hemisferio occidental.
EE. UU. revoca la visa de la principal diplomática de Brasil
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. El gobierno de Donald Trump ha revocado la visa de la principal diplomática de Brasil en Estados Unidos, según un alto funcionario estadounidense, lo que agrava el distanciamiento diplomático entre las dos naciones más grandes del hemisferio occidental.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Blanche’s Confirmation Faces New Opposition
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U.S. Revokes Visa of Top Brazilian Diplomat, Dialing Up Tensions Original
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil’s top diplomat in the United States, according to a senior U.S. official, deepening a diplomatic rift between the Western Hemisphere’s two largest nations.
Brasil niega las visas a funcionarios de EE. UU. que buscaban cuestionar el sistema electoral
En la solicitud de visa, los funcionarios de EE. UU. dijeron que planeaban reunirse con autoridades electorales para hablar sobre los sistemas de votación de Brasil. El gobierno brasileño ha impedido que una delegación estadounidense viaje al país la próxima semana, debido a la preocupación de que los visitantes buscaran sembrar dudas infundadas sobre la seguridad de los sistemas electorales de la nación de cara a una contienda presidencial este año, según funcionarios estadounidenses y brasileños.
Brasil niega las visas a funcionarios de EE. UU. que buscaban cuestionar el sistema electoral
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. El gobierno brasileño ha impedido que una delegación estadounidense viaje al país la próxima semana, debido a la preocupación de que los visitantes buscaran sembrar dudas infundadas sobre la seguridad de los sistemas electorales de la nación de cara a una contienda presidencial este año, según funcionarios estadounidenses y brasileños.
Brazil Blocks Visit by U.S. Delegation Seeking to Question Election System Original
The Brazilian government has blocked a U.S. delegation from traveling to the country next week, concerned that the visitors would seek to cast doubt on the safety of the nation’s electoral systems ahead of a presidential contest this year, according to U.S. and Brazilian officials. The U.S. delegation included two senior State Department officials, Riley M.
Mientras una película glorifica a Bolsonaro, su hijo paga el precio político
Brasil está viviendo una época dorada del cine. En los últimos dos años, el país ha producido dos películas dignas de un Oscar, "Aquí sigo" y "El agente secreto", ambas abordando la sombría época que vivió el país bajo la dictadura militar.
Una película ensalza a Jair Bolsonaro. Su hijo paga el precio político
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Una película ensalza a Jair Bolsonaro. Su hijo paga el precio político Un documental sobre el expresidente brasileño ha destrozado las esperanzas presidenciales de su hijo, Flávio Bolsonaro, después de que se filtrara que negoció la financiación de la película con un banquero caído en desgracia.
As a Film Lionizes an Ex-President, His Son Pays The Political Price
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. As a Film Lionizes an Ex-President, His Son Pays The Political Price A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.
As a Film Lionizes an Ex-President, His Son Pays The Political Price
'Trump talks a lot and listens little' - Lula takes fresh dig at US president Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned US President Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil's elections, after responding to the US leader's recent comments about Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
As a Film Lionizes an Ex-President, His Son Pays the Political Price
Brazil is in the midst of a cinematic golden age. In the past two years, the country has produced two Oscar-caliber films, "I'm Still Here" and "The Secret Agent," both of which grapple with the country's grim era under military dictatorship. But now a different kind of cinematic thriller has seized the nation's attention, "Dark Horse," a heroic portrayal of former President Jair Bolsonaro's rise to power -- that doesn't mention his conviction for having plotted a coup until the ending credits.
Trump Administration Live Updates: President to Meet Brazil’s Leader After Tense Year
Image President Trump with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meeting last year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Credit...Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times President Trump will host President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil at the White House on Thursday, at a moment of a fragile truce following a tense year of U.S. tariffs and public insults between the leaders of the Western Hemisphere’s largest nations.
Lula va la Casa Blanca después de meses de tensiones con Trump
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Lula va la Casa Blanca después de meses de tensiones con Trump Los presidentes de los dos países más poblados de América se reunirán el jueves en Washington para discutir asuntos de seguridad, comercio y minerales críticos.
Lula va la Casa Blanca después de meses de tensiones con Trump
Los presidentes de los dos países más poblados de América se reunirán el jueves en Washington para discutir asuntos de seguridad, comercio y minerales críticos. El presidente Donald Trump recibirá al presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, en la Casa Blanca el jueves, en un momento de delicada tregua tras un año tenso marcado por los aranceles estadounidenses y los insultos públicos entre los líderes de las naciones más grandes del hemisferio occidental.
Trump to Host Brazil’s Leader After Months of Ups and Downs
You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. Trump to Host Brazil’s Leader After Months of Ups and Downs President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, will meet on Thursday for talks on security, trade and critical minerals.
Trump Hosts Brazil's Leader After Months of Ups and Downs
President Donald Trump hosted President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil at the White House on Thursday, at a moment of a fragile truce following a tense year of U.S. tariffs and public insults between the leaders of the Western Hemisphere's largest nations. Trump said on social media that he and Lula had discussed "many topics" including trade, but the two leaders did not make the joint appearance before reporters that had been on their schedule.
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