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Right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Lula in first round of Brazil prez race

short by Aradhana / on Monday, 5 October, 2026
Right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro is leading Brazil’s presidential election race against leftist incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. With 99% of ballots processed, Bolsonaro received 47.2% of the vote, while Lula secured 45%. Since neither candidate received enough votes to win outright, they will face a runoff on October 25. Flavio is the son of former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro.
read more at Deutsche Welle