Brazilians head to polls in high-stakes, polarised election
Brazilians voted in the first round of a tightly contested election on October 4, 2026, with leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro emerging as the leading candidates. The election was marked by intense political polarization, corruption scandals, and economic uncertainty. The outcome will determine the direction of Brazil's political landscape for years to come.
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Brazilians queued to vote on Sunday in the first round of a tight election, following a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations of US meddling. The field of 13 candidates has been led by two clear front runners – leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, who is seeking a fourth term, and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the 45-year-old son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who hopes to return his father’s right-wing movement to power. A victory for the...
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