finance El Sudcaliforniano 2026-10-26

Brazilian Real Plummets After Lula's Reelection, Bourse Halts Trading

Brazilian financial markets reacted sharply to the electoral victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva over market favorite Jair Bolsonaro. The currency tumbled, prompting the stock exchange to suspend its trading session.

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