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Flávio Bolsonaro Is Leading Candidate for Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Election
Bolsonaro emerges as the top contender, positioning Brazil as a strategic ally for U.S. security interests in Latin America.
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Lula Trailed Bolsonaro in First‑Round Vote of Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Election
Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva fell behind far‑right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s first‑round presidential election.
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Brazil Heads to Runoff as Bolsonaro and Lula Fail to Secure Majority
Neither presidential candidate captured a majority of the votes in Sunday’s election, setting the country to hold a decisive vote in three weeks.
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The first round of Brazil's presidential election took place on 2026‑10‑05, with millions of voters turning out
On Sunday, 5 October 2026, Brazilians went to the polls for the opening stage of the presidential contest.
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Family members of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro win big in Sunday's general election
Flavio Bolsonaro surpasses President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first‑round presidential vote
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Trump Confuses India With Brazil, Claims 125 Million Voted in Indian Presidential Election
Former U.S. President Donald Trump mistakenly conflated Brazil with India in a public post, alleging that 125 million voters participated in India’s presidential vote.
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Brazilians Cast Votes in Presidential Election; Runoff Scheduled for 25 October
No majority for incumbent Lula or challenger Flávio Bolsonaro; a second‑round poll is slated for next month.
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Brazil’s Presidential Race Heads to a Tightly‑Fought Climax
Brazil’s presidential election, featuring incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vs. right‑wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, is set for a closely contested outcome.
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France 24 Broadcasts Profile on Brazil’s Potential President
None. The broadcast is a background profile of Brazil’s potential president.
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Brazilians Head to Polls for High‑stakes Election Between Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazilian voters cast ballots Sunday in presidential contest between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right‑wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
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Brazilians begin voting in the tightly contested 2026 presidential election between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right‑wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilians begin voting in the tightly contested 2026 presidential election between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right‑wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.