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A Corruption Scandal Is Reshaping Brazil’s Presidential Election

New York Times24 September 2026, 16:32 UTCBrazil

Allegations embroiling the Brazilian judge who jailed former President Bolsonaro are reshaping an election that has consequences for Latin America and Washington.

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