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Bolsonaro Family Wins Big in Brazil Elections

Family members of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro won every race they contested in Brazil's Sunday general election, according to reports. His eldest son, Flavio Bolsonaro, surpassed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first-round presidential vote, while other relatives also secured congressional seats. Flavio Bolsonaro campaigned on a promise to secure amnesty for his jailed father.

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Brazil 2026 presidential election runoff

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's 25 October presidential runoff with 51.79% of the vote to Flávio Bolsonaro's 48.21%, securing a historic fourth term and becoming the first candidate to win a runoff after losing the first round; Bolsonaro has rejected the result and said he will seek to annul the election.

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Bolsonaro clan wins big in multiple Brazil polls

The Bolsonaro clan claimed victory in every race they contested in Brazil on Sunday, as Flavio Bolsonaro surpassed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a first-round vote and several other family members won seats in Congress.

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Wife, sons and brother: Jailed ex-president Bolsonaro’s family scores big in Brazil polls

Family members of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro won big in Sunday's general election, including the right-wing lawmaker's eldest son Flavio Bolsonaro, who surpassed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first-round presidential vote. During the campaign, Flavio Bolsonaro promised to secure amnesty for his jailed father.

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