- SEARCH: New round of PoderData research points to Lula (PT) with 52% and Bolsonaro (PL) with 48% of the valid votes for the second round of the presidential elections. (Power360º)
- WAR: More missiles were fired by Russia in a new round of attacks against Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian armed forces, four guided projectiles were shot down. (CNN)
- PATRON: National Sanctuary of Aparecida celebrates October 12th again without restrictions on public attendance at masses. Follow updates about the tributes and festivities of the Patron Saint of Brazil this Wednesday (12). (G1)
- TRADITION: Exhibition in São Paulo delves into the diversity of indigenous languages. At the Portuguese Language Museum, 'Nhe'ẽ Porã: Memory and Transformation' goes on display this Wednesday (12th), a national holiday, and runs until April 23rd. (Brazil Agency)
- BOLSOLAN: 'Biggest corruption case on the planet'? How serious is the Secret Budget? (BBC)
- USA: 'I believe I can beat Trump again,' Biden said last Tuesday (11) on CNN. The oldest president ever elected in the history of the United States, who will turn 80 in 2022, also responded about the questionments related to his advanced age. (UOL)
- CANDIDATE: “Bolsonaro’s emotional intelligence is getting better every day”, says Flávio Bolsonaro, senator and coordinator of the president's campaign. Flávio also said that, if re-elected, his father will have an easier time governing because of the new formation of Congress. (The Antagonist)
- COVID: The data is clear: Covid has been devastating people’s lives and livelihoods for a long time. The director general of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom warns about the impacts of the disease, which has symptoms such as fatigue and mental confusion. (The Guardian)*
- DIGITAL: Who are the young women who make TikTok cry? Composers – like Olivia Rodrigo – who managed to use the social platform to awaken emotional catharsis in users also managed to gain interest from the music industry. (NYTimes)*
- CLASSIC: This Wednesday (12), Corinthians and Flamengo duel in the 1st game of the Copa do Brasil final. The dispute will take place in São Paulo, at 21:45 pm, putting two of the biggest fans in the country in anticipation of victory. (Brazil Agency)
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