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Flavio Bolsonaro to face Lula in runoff

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a presidential runoff after outperforming private surveys in the first voting round. The challenger secured about 47 percent of valid votes, setting up an October 25 showdown.

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Supporters of Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) react as he leaves, after the country's electoral authority said Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the runoff of a presidential election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 4, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Flavio Bolsonaro secured 47% of valid votes in Sunday's first round, advancing to an October 25 runoff against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil. The challenger outperformed private surveys that had projected a three-percentage-point lead for the incumbent leftist leader. The stronger-than-expected showing boosts right-wing momentum in Latin America, echoing political shifts aligned with the United States administration under President Donald Trump.
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