PoliticsFlávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazil presidency after shock first-round victory
Far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro defeated incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s first presidential round, winning 47.03% of the vote to Lula’s 45.16%. Bolsonaro allies also made major gains in Congress and state races, giving the movement a Senate majority ahead of the 25 October runoff.
TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-05 16:05Original
Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazil presidency after shock first-round victory
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