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PoliticsPolls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck

Voting has ended in Brazil’s presidential election after a closely fought first round between left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. If neither wins more than 50% of the vote, a run-off will be held on 25 October. The election also contests 54 of the Senate’s 81 seats.

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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-04 21:11Original

Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck
Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neckPolitics