Brazil heads to a runoff presidential vote after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to acquire outright majority needed
Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian senator, presidential hopeful and son to embattled former leader Jair, says he is “very happy” to have led in the first round and heading into the runoff, with incumbent Lu
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05.10.2026
Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Trump and the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and Brazil's veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff on Oct. 2
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05.10.2026
Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round
Flavio Bolsonaro beat polling expectations as Brazil’s right gained ground, setting up October 25 run-off with Lula.
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aljazeera.com
05.10.2026
Brazil election headed to runoff, projection shows, as Bolsonaro lead narrows
Analysts said they believed Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro was receiving "protest votes" of people voting against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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japantimes.co.jp
05.10.2026
Bolsonaro and Lula to compete in Brazilian presidential run-off after tight vote
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the 25 October presidential run-off, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday.
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05.10.2026
🔴 Brazil presidential election heads to runoff with Bolsonaro ahead of Lula
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05.10.2026
Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave
Flavio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil's presidential election, and will now face off against incumbent Lula da Silva in a second round on October 25.
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foxnews.com
05.10.2026
Brazil's presidential race heads to Lula–Bolsonaro run-off as right gains ground
Now there are two: Brazil heads into a runoff after a first round that failed to fully energize voters, setting the stage for a more polarized contest that Washington is watching very closely.
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05.10.2026
Brazil’s presidential race to go to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula
Far-right challenger and son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro will now face leftwing president in runoff voteBrazil’s presidential race will go to a second round after the far-right candidate,
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theguardian.com
05.10.2026
Flávio Bolsonaro Surges Past Lula, Setting Up a Bitter Brazil Election Runoff
Son of imprisoned former president finishes first, leaving the leftist incumbent with an uphill fight ahead of an Oct. 25 runoff.
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05.10.2026
Brazil: Bolsonaro's lead over Lula shrinks as votes come in
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's populist ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, took on incumbent left-wing Lula da Silva in a presidential race. Early results show Bolsonaro in the lead.
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05.10.2026
Brazil election: Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff
Populist Flavio Bolsonaro has secured a thin lead over incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but the next president of Brazil will be decided in the runoff round, according to the country’s electoral c
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05.10.2026
The Amazon's future is on the ballot in Brazil. Many voters aren't focused on it
Brazil's environment is a global concern. But on the campaign trail, it's struggling to get voters' attention.
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04.10.2026
Brazil's election could shift its ties with the U.S. and China
Brazil is a global supplier of oil, soybeans and critical minerals. Americas Quarterly editor in chief Brian Winter explains how Brazil's presidential election could impact trade with the U.S. and Chi
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04.10.2026
Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son
In Brazil, President Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in a tight race. If neither wins more than half the votes they'll face each other again on Oct. 25.
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04.10.2026
Brazil election: Early count puts Bolsonaro ahead of Lula
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's populist ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, took on incumbent left-wing Lula da Silva in a presidential race. Early results show Bolsonaro in the lead.
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04.10.2026
Brazil election: Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of populist Jair Bolsonaro, takes an early lead over rival Lula da Silva with over 30% of votes counted
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's populist ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, took on incumbent left-wing Lula da Silva in a presidential race. Early results show Bolsonaro in the lead.
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04.10.2026
Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck
If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
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bbc.co.uk
04.10.2026
Brazil election results live: Lula and Bolsonaro locked in a tight race
Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term in office, facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Brazil: Polls close in tight race between Lula and Bolsonaro
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a ru
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04.10.2026