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Brazil presidential election

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected to a fourth term in a tight runoff against right-wing challenger Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, official results showed. Lula won 51.7% of the vote to Bolsonaro's 48.2%. Bolsonaro refused to concede and said he would seek to have the vote annulled, following an evening of chaos at some polling places after voting was extended by two hours.

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Lula wins fourth term as Bolsonaro rejects Brazil result

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected to a fourth term in a tight runoff against right-wing challenger Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, official results showed. Lula won 51.7% of the vote to Bolsonaro's 48.2%. Bolsonaro refused to concede and said he would seek to have the vote annulled, following an evening of chaos at some polling places after voting was extended by two hours.

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Brazil 2026 presidential election runoff

Brazil's 2026 presidential runoff election between leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Lula won a historic fourth term with 51.79% of the vote to Bolsonaro's 48.21%, becoming the first candidate to win a runoff after losing in the first round; Bolsonaro rejected the result and said he would seek to have the vote annulled.

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  1. Earlier report Bolsonaro Wins First Round, Brazil Presidential Race Heads to Run-off Right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil’s 2026 presidential election, but neither he nor leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured more than 50% of the vote, forcing a run-off on 25 October. Bolsonaro is now considered the favorite, with analysts noting his potential to become a key regional ally for U.S. President Donald Trump on security issues. World · 9 sources
  2. Earlier report Brazil 2026 Presidential Election Voting Begins Voting has begun in Brazil's 2026 presidential election, with incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva facing right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Polls show the two candidates nearly tied, and the first round is expected to lead to a runoff. World · 2 sources
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