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Brazil Election Heats Up: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Locked in Razor-Thin Runoff Race
Brazil is set to hold a presidential election with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in a razor-thin runoff race. Polls show the two candidates are in a dead heat, with no clear lead. The outcome could reshape Brazil's political landscape.
Lula, the former president and leader of the Workers' Party, faces Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Both candidates are vying for the presidency in a closely contested race. Polls released on September 14, 2026, indicate that neither candidate holds a significant advantage, with results fluctuating closely. The election is seen as a pivotal moment for Brazil's political future, with implications for policy directions and governance.
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IndependentTimes of IndiaSep 14, 08:52 PM
Brazil election heats up: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro locked in razor-thin runoff raceIndependentBloombergSep 14, 05:41 PM
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