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Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro
Publication: World news | The Guardian
Author: Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro
Source published: 25/10/2026, 08:00:58 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 08:57:12 UTC
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Briefings
Brazilian voters are scheduled to vote in a presidential runoff on Sunday, where incumbent president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula, who lost the first round, is attempting an unprecedented comeback against Bolsonaro, who won the first-round vote despite not leading most polls. The race is now virtually tied, with the outcome heavily dependent on the unpredictable nature of the second round. This event marks a significant political shift in Brazil, as the two candidates represent opposing ideological spectrums.
Key points
- Incumbent president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva lost the first round of the Brazilian presidential election to Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator and son of a convicted ex-president.
- Flávio Bolsonaro won the first-round vote despite not leading most polls, making him the favorite three weeks prior to the election.
Context
Brazilian voters are scheduled to vote in a presidential runoff on Sunday, where incumbent president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula, who lost the first round, is attempting an unprecedented comeback against Bolsonaro, who won the first-round vote despite not leading most polls. The race is now virtually tied, with the outcome heavily dependent on the unpredictable nature of the second round. This event marks a significant political shift in Brazil, as the two candidates represent opposing ideological spectrums.
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The evidence provided is limited to the title, publication date, and a brief summary of the election outcome. Specific details regarding the second round, voter turnout, or the final results are not included in the source text. The article does not contain specific quotes, names of other political figures, or detailed polling data beyond the general statement that Lula's campaign has gained ground.
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