# Brazilian Real Surges After Bolsonaro Takes Surprise Lead

https://mins.news/en/video/86657

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-05 15:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mNtUUY2P1Q

> Flávio Bolsonaro unexpectedly led Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, making him the favorite for the runoff scheduled for October 25. Brazil’s real rose sharply against the dollar in São Paulo on Monday morning.

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