Lula's bets in the final stretch and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 21 Sep 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

This is the second-to-last week of campaigning ahead of the elections. The Banco Master case remains the leading item on the political agenda. The Superior Council of the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (PGR) will discuss a proceeding examining references made by former banker Daniel Vorcaro to Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet. President Lula is in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly.

This week's Talking Points:

 * Negative net approval is an obstacle for Lula.

 * Lula's bets in the final stretch of the election.

* A close succession race.

* Lula expected to bring a message of sovereignty, peace and the fight against organized crime to the UN.

 * Tariff dispute returns to the agenda.

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