Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son

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Brazil held elections where President Lula da Silva competed against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro who is currently in jail. The race was very close, with a second-round runoff between these two candidates scheduled for October 25 if no candidate received over half of the votes.

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On October 4, 2026, Brazilian voters went to polls in a highly polarized presidential race between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Polls showed Lula leading with 47.8% of the vote, compared to Flávio Bolsonaro's 42.1%, indicating a likely second-round runoff on October 25 if no candidate reaches an outright majority. The election follows four years of political turmoil and environmental challenges in Brazil, raising concerns about climate policy under potential new leadership.

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Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's sonIn Brazil asserted

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, President Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in a tight race. asserted

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If neither wins more than half the votes they'll face each other again on Oct. 25. asserted

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In Brazil, President Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in a tight race. asserted

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If neither wins more than half the votes they'll face each other again on Oct. 25. asserted

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