With two months until Brazil's presidential election, the controversial incumbent could by laying the foundations for a Trump-style attempt at subversion.
Category: Latin America
Four big results
Four results with conflicting lessons, in Australia, France, Spain and Colombia.
Colombia swings left – sort of
The left leads in the first round of Colombia's presidential election, but will need to overcome a vaguely Trump-like centrist in the runoff.
March electoral roundup
This month's round up of electoral news covers France, Colombia, Canada and Malta.
February election roundup
Your monthly update of electoral news around the world: features Costa Rica, Australia, Spain and Switzerland.
A preview and some results
There are presidential and legislative elections in Costa Rica on Sunday. Also recent results from Italy, Barbados and Northern Cyprus.
Left takes the prize in Chile
Chile chooses a president from outside the political mainstream for the first time since the restoration of democracy.
Second round in Chile
Far left and far right contest the runoff on Sunday for the Chilean presidency. It looks too close to call.
December electoral roundup, part 2
Part two of this month's update, including news from Romania, Sweden, Honduras and Gambia.
Third time lucky in Honduras
Counting has stalled in Honduras, but the left has much too big a lead to be overtaken in the race for president.
The World is Not Enough 