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Jair Bolsonaro
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Brazil election 2026: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro prepare for October 25 presidential runoff
Brazil's presidential election will be decided on October 25 after the first round produced no majority winner. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, while a new survey records 52.7% of valid voting intentions for Bolsonaro and 47.3% for Lula. The figures reflect polling preferences, not the runoff result.
Brazil election 2026 turns into technical tie as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade runoff leads
Brazil’s presidential race has tightened sharply less than three weeks before the October 4 first round, with two new polls showing Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro statistically tied in potential runoffs.
Brazil court blocks political access to Jair Bolsonaro as presidential race intensifies
Jair Bolsonaro cannot campaign from house arrest, but his son published a political letter. Brazil’s Supreme Court has now closed the access route.
War on crime or tragedy? Brazil’s deadly police raids explained
In a high-octane police raid that has ignited shock and controversy, at least nine people were killed during…
Bolsonaro’s election dreams shattered: Brazil’s court imposes 8-year ban
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has received an eight-year ban from running for office following a verdict from…