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Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

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Briefings

Brazil held a presidential election on Sunday where incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The vote determined whether Latin America's largest nation would shift toward a right-wing direction championed by US President Donald Trump. France24 International commentator Douglas Herbert provided additional insights on the event.

Key points

• The presidential election took place on Sunday, with nearly 160 million voters participating in a close contest between Lula and Bolsonaro.
• The outcome will decide if Brazil follows a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers the Sunday voting period and highlights the high-stakes nature of the Lula vs. Bolsonaro contest.

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