Brazil Will Lula’s gambling ban sway Brazil’s election? President Lula has unilaterally moved to dismantle Brazil’s entire gambling industry. While unlikely to sway the outcome on its own, the optics have played well for Lula in a tight race that risks slipping away from him. By Jake Nordland 05 Oct 2026
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