Brazil's Lula formally launches fourth-term presidential bid amid sovereignty message
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has formally launched his candidacy for October's presidential election, saying he is "in great shape" as he seeks a fourth and final term. The announcement was made at a Workers' Party convention in Sao Paulo, where the campaign focused on sovereignty, defence and resistance to outside pressure. The move sets up another high-stakes contest in a country where Lula remains one of the most polarising political figures.Lula, 80, framed his bid around experience and stability at a time of trade and diplomatic tensions with Washington. Although Donald Trump was not mentioned by name... [Continue Reading]
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Haiti sets December presidential election amid security fears
Haiti's electoral council has set presidential and legislative elections for December 13, in the country's first presidential vote in a decade. The timetable also includes a runoff on February 21 and the publication of final results on March 7. The calendar comes as the country continues to face severe security problems linked to gang violence.The council said the plan remains dependent on the establishment of an acceptable security climate and the necessary funding to carry out electoral operations. Earlier this month, it said voter registration had begun and electoral security agents were being trained. It also published a definitive list... [Continue Reading]

