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Brazil election: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro head to runoff after tight first-round vote
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face each other in a runoff election. Neither candidate obtained the majority required during the first round of voting. The runoff election is scheduled for October 25, 2026, with major issues such as corruption and cost of living impacting the campaign. Both candidates are expected to appeal to voters from eliminated candidates.