Latin American Pulse August 31 2026: Rio Times · Latin America — Brazil A cosmic thrill and a mundane scare rock the capital; Lula leads but the runoff is
Rio Times · Latin America
Key Facts
—Brazil A cosmic thrill and a mundane scare rock the capital; Lula leads but the runoff is a coin flip.
—Mexico Political infighting over the Senate seat masks a grim reality of auto decline and murder cover-ups.
—Chile A grim 75% disapproval of judges shows a society that no longer trusts its own institutions to be fair.
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