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Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Flávio Bolsonaro Outpolls Lula

Flávio Bolsonaro's first-round lead over President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has shifted attention to endorsements, televised debates and an October 25 runoff that will decide Brazil's presidency.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1Flavio Bolsonaro Leads Lula After First Round, Runoff Set
  2. 2Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Flávio Bolsonaro Outpolls Lula

Key moments · 15

Reports emerge of Trump's alleged meddling in Brazil's election

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Lula and Bolsonaro hold final rallies in São Paulo

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Brazilian voters weigh Trump's influence in the election

NPR : National Public Radio ↗

Voting begins in Brazil's presidential election

Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026 ↗

International coverage highlights U.S. interference fears

Le Monde ↗

First round of presidential voting underway amid tension

Franceinfo ↗

Both leading candidates predict first-round victory

CNN Brasil ↗

Lula and Bolsonaro advance to runoff after first round

NYT World News ↗

Conservatives win a majority in Congress

El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo. ↗

Bolsonaro leads Lula as Brazil heads to runoff

The Hindu ↗

Brazilian markets open at a record after results

Euronews ↗

Two former rivals endorse Bolsonaro before runoff

Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026 ↗

Reports detail runoff plans and Bolsonaro family gains

World news | The Guardian News ↗

Lula rethinks strategy after missing first-round win

Noticías econômicas ao vivo do brasil: últimas notícias do brasil ↗

First runoff voting intention polls expected this week

Política - Últimas notícias | InfoMoney ↗

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