Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the United States Hold Elections Within 10 Days
The Guardian and The New York Times report on votes in four countries, with the Times focusing on Brazil's contest.
Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the United States are holding elections within a span of 10 days, according to The Guardian, which said the four contests take place on four continents and could profoundly reshape global politics. The report is credited to Julian Borger, the outlet's senior international correspondent.
The Guardian framed the central question as whether the "authoritarian right" will cement its global gains, or whether pro-democracy forces can stage a comeback. According to the outlet, the four votes could either propel the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or mark a limited comeback for democratic norms.
A separate account from The New York Times, written by Zane Irwin, concerns Brazil alone. The newspaper reported that on Sunday, Brazilians will choose between a "beleaguered left-wing incumbent" and a right-wing challenger. Its summary states that trade, security and democracy are on the table in that contest.
The two reports differ in scope. The Guardian covers all four countries, while The New York Times summary addresses only Brazil. Neither summary names the candidates in Brazil, and the Guardian summary does not detail the issues at stake in Israel, Serbia or the United States.
Beyond the 10-day window that The Guardian cites, the source material available for this report gives no further dates for the elections in Israel, Serbia or the United States.
Sources: The Guardian: Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal elections; The New York Times: What’s at Stake in Brazil’s Elections?.