Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son
In Brazil, President Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in a tight race. If neither wins more than half the votes they'll face each other again on Oct. 25.
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Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son
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Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck
If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America
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What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro
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Lula or Bolsonaro? Some Brazilian voters say they don't want either
Brazil's election enters its final day of campaigning as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro make their last pitches to voters. Brazilians explain what worries them, and why some still can't choose.
Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil vote, faces Lula in runoff
Brazil’s presidential election is heading to a run-off after Bolsonaro and Lula both fell short of the 50% needed to win
Brazil heads to a runoff presidential vote after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to acquire outright majority needed
Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian senator, presidential hopeful and son to embattled former leader Jair, says he is “very happy” to have led in the first round and heading into the runoff, with incumbent Lula expressing disappointment over “unexpected” results.
Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish over Lula
Flavio Bolsonaro scored 47% of the vote to the incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 45%.
Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Trump and the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and Brazil's veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff on Oct. 25.
Brazil: Bolsonaro's lead over Lula shrinks as votes come in
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's populist ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, took on incumbent left-wing Lula da Silva in a presidential race. Early results show Bolsonaro in the lead.
Brazil election: Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of populist Jair Bolsonaro, takes an early lead over rival Lula da Silva with over 30% of votes counted
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's populist ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, took on incumbent left-wing Lula da Silva in a presidential race. Early results show Bolsonaro in the lead.
Brazil election results live: Lula and Bolsonaro locked in a tight race
Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term in office, facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Photos show elections in Brazil where Lula faces Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro for president
Brazilians vote Sunday as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeks a fourth term against Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. An Oct. 25 runoff follows if no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes.
Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in polls
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Mara Nogueira, Senior Lecturer in Urban Geography at…
Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers,…
Brazil's 2026 presidential election is kicking off with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied.
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.
Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election
Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.