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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npr.org
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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npr.org
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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npr.org
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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dw.com
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
Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential raceThe incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is up against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the forme
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theguardian.com
04.10.2026
A Profile of Brazil's Potential President
France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Brazil analyst Henrique Tavares Furtado about how Flavio Bolsonaro is pledging to reshape the country, and asks: who is the man behind the political persona?
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential election
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a tightly contested election.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Polling stations open in Brazil for some 160 million voters
Brazilians are voting across the country, with polls open from 8:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. As voting is digital, first results should appear within three hours of closing.
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euronews.com
04.10.2026
Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in polls
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former
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france24.com
04.10.2026
The Latest: Brazilians vote in presidential election dominated by Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazilians are voting in a pivotal presidential election featuring incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro
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abcnews.com
04.10.2026
Lula and Bolsonaro face off in Brazil presidential race
Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the presidential race is centred on two rivals: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Voting in Brazil's 2026 presidential election has begun, with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied
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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dw.com
04.10.2026
Brazilians begin voting in tight election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a hotly contested presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of form
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Brazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro
Close race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026