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
Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?
Lula has remained a symbol for much of the global left amid the rise of the far right in Latin America.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Latin America’s conservative shift faces its biggest test yet in Brazil election
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva barely leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election polls as analysts say the vote could reshape conservatism in the Americas.
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foxnews.com
04.10.2026
Brazil elections live: Lula faces Bolsonaro in close presidential race
Voting to begin in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing strong opposition from Flavio Bolsonaro.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Brazil: A portrait of Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazilians are voting for governors and lawmakers, but the biggest stakes are in the presidential race. Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the contest is seen as a toss-up between President Luiz
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Trump Ally Bolsonaro vs. Lula: Final Polls as Brazil Votes for President
Brazilians will vote on Sunday in a tight presidential race between President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Politics
newsweek.com
04.10.2026
Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-presidentBrazilians go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a highly polarised and high-s
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theguardian.com
04.10.2026
Brazil polls open in a few hours
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Brazil presidential vote pits Trump ally against Lula, who is seeking 4th nonconsecutive term
Brazilians are heading to the polls for a high-stakes presidential election
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abcnews.com
04.10.2026
What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
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bbc.co.uk
04.10.2026
Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election
Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race as Brazil prepares to vote
The race will determine whether Brazil joins a regional rightward shift that has seen conservative allies of the U.S. President win in Chile, Colombia and Peru.
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japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Brazil's 2026 presidential election is kicking off 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
Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election
Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Lula Is the Brazilian Left’s Last Hope—And Its Biggest Problem
The 80-year-old president has crowded out successors. If he loses a re-election bid, it could shut his party out of power for years.
World
wsj.com
04.10.2026
For some Brazilians, this election is a vote on Trump
President Trump says he's been having success winning races in Latin America. As Brazilian voters go to the polls, they're also deciding how much influence Trump should have in their country.
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npr.org
03.10.2026