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    Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in Brazil’s presidential election between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right‑wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.[1]

    A Widespread Electoral Sprint

    Nearly 160 million voters voted in an electoral contest that will also decide the composition of the national and state legislatures and the next generation of governors.[1]

    Regional Context and Political Stakes

    The outcome could determine whether Latin America’s largest nation continues a regional shift to the right—a trend seen across the continent and championed by U.S. President Donald Trump.[1]

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