Critical Minerals Become a Campaign Weapon in Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Race

Key Points — Brazil critical minerals have become a fault line in the October 2026 presidential race, with three competing visions: Caiado and Flávio Bolsonaro pushing US alignment, Lula maintaining multi-partner autonomy, and government allies floating a dedicated state company — Goiás Governor Ronaldo Caiado — now a presidential candidate — signed a cooperation MoU […] The post Critical Minerals Become a Campaign Weapon in Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Race appeared first on The Rio Times.

Critical Minerals Become a Campaign Weapon in Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Race

Key Points — Brazil critical minerals have become a fault line in the October 2026 presidential race, with three competing visions: Caiado and Flávio Bolsonaro pushing US alignment, Lula maintaining multi-partner autonomy, and government allies floating a dedicated state company — Goiás Governor Ronaldo Caiado — now a presidential candidate — signed a cooperation MoU […]

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