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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro wins support of third-place candidate in presidential race
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE 24
Source published: 09/10/2026, 02:34:06 UTC
Briefing created: 09/10/2026, 23:14:02 UTC
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Brazilian right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro secured third-place finisher Augusto Cury's endorsement, strengthening his position against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the runoff. Cury won nearly three percent in Sunday's first round, while a Datafolha poll showed Bolsonaro ahead with 52 percent against Lula's 48 percent.
Key points
- Flavio Bolsonaro secured third-place finisher Augusto Cury's endorsement on Thursday.
- Augusto Cury won nearly three percent in Sunday's first round of the presidential race.
Context and limitations
Datafolha poll figures are snapshots from a specific period; exact polling methodology and sample sizes are not specified in the evidence.
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