Brazil's Congress's shift to the right could change Latin America's powerhouse. Here’s what to know The Independent News By: Mauricio Savarese 22 October 2026 at 14:34 Brazil’s elections have shifted Congress further right, regardless of who wins the presidential runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva © Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved