Brazil election 2026: Lula faces Flávio Bolsonaro in presidential runoff

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Brazil election 2026: Lula faces Flávio Bolsonaro in presidential runoff

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking another term in a runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro after an unexpected first-round defeat.

Bolsonaro is the son of Lula’s convicted predecessor. The second round will determine who wins the presidency.

Voting ends at 17:00 BRT, or 20:00 GMT. Initial results are expected within an hour of polls closing.

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