Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded

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Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded. (2026, October 5). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwp9g54v9xjlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Brazil held its first round of presidential elections where incumbent leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faced off against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The election saw a significant voter turnout as millions cast their ballots on Sunday, ultimately resulting in a run-off scheduled for October 25th. BBC correspondent Ione Wells provides analysis and unpacks the implications of the first round's results.

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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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Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded asserted

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Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections. asserted

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, is running for his fourth non-consecutive term in office, while his challenger, right-winger Flávio Bolsonaro, 45, is competing in his first presidential race. asserted

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His father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, governed Brazil from 2019 to 2022. asserted

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With the election now heading to a run-off on 25 October, BBC correspondent Ione Wells unpacks the results. asserted

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