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Brazil presidential election: 'Bolsonaro being ahead is a surprise,' researcher says

Far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has pulled off a surprise win in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election. He defied most polls to win with 47 percent, compared to 45 percent for leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva. We spoke to Thomas Zicman de Barros, a research fellow at…

France 24 · 1h ago

Trump says voting in America is ‘corrupt’ in late-night elections rant ahead of the midterms

President Donald Trump revives familiar fraud narrative with one month to go before midterms

The Independent UK · 5h ago

Family of jailed ex-president Bolsonaro scores big in Brazil as son heads to run-off

Family members of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro won big in Sunday's general election, including the right-wing lawmaker's eldest son Flavio Bolsonaro, who surpassed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first-round presidential vote. During the campaign, Flavio Bolsonaro promised to secure amnesty for his jailed father.

France 24 · 7h ago

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Brazil heads to a runoff presidential vote after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to acquire outright majority needed

Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian senator, presidential hopeful and son to embattled former leader Jair, says he is “very happy” to have led in the first round and heading into the runoff, with incumbent Lula expressing disappointment over “unexpected” results.

Euronews · 10h ago

Brazil elections: Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula in first round as family wins 4 Congress seats

Flavio Bolsonaro secured 47 percent of votes against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 45 percent. Several members of the Bolsonaro family won Congressional seats, indicating strong political support. Michelle Bolsonaro received the highest votes among senatorial candidates in Brasilia and may pursue a presidential bid in 2030. Flavio's…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Brazil's Right Is Running Ahead in the Elections for the First Time as Lula and Bolsonaro Head to a Runoff

Flávio Bolsonaro beat Lula in Brazil's first round, locking in an October 25 runoff. Here's what the results mean and what each side faces next.

Latin Times · 12h ago

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…

The Times of India · 13h ago

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Brazil election 2026: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro head to runoff as neither garners a majority of votes

Brazil's presidential election is heading to a runoff on October 25 after no candidate won in the first round. Flavio Bolsonaro is currently leading with 47.45 percent of the votes, while Lula secured 44.66 percent. Around 160 million registered voters participated in the election, which also included other political contests.…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

Brazil Election 2026 results: Flavio Bolsonaro, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fail to win Presidential polls, Brazil heads for runoff. Check date, procedure, what will happen now

Brazil Election results: Both Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro will have three weeks to reach moderate voters who did not support them in the first round. Ronaldo Caiado and Renan Santos, two candidates who found moderate support in Sunday’s election, have previously said they will not endorse…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

Brazil presidential election heads to run-off as Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula

Right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro pulled off a surprise first-place finish ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's election, which heads to a run-off vote on October 25 as neither clinched a majority.

France 24 · 14h ago

Brazil elections 2026 results: Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's son, Donald Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro leads against Left-wing Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Check what happens if neither gets majority

Brazil elections results 2026: If no presidential candidate -- Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva -- secures more than 50 per cent of valid votes, the top two candidates will advance to a run-off on October 25, according to multiple reports.

The Economic Times · 14h ago

A Profile of Brazil's Potential President

France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Brazil analyst Henrique Tavares Furtado about how Flavio Bolsonaro is pledging to reshape the country, and asks: who is the man behind the political persona?

France 24 · 19h ago

São Paulo, Rio, Minas Gerais Governor Races: What State Elections Tell Us Before the Presidential Winner Is Called

Brazil's 2026 election is live. Tarcísio leads São Paulo at 50%, Paes holds Rio, and Cleitinho dominates Minas. Here's what to watch before the presidential count.

Latin Times · 20h ago

Landslide Ahead for Mello — But Santa Catarina's Senate Race in Brazil Is Too Close to Call

Santa Catarina votes October 4 with Jorginho Mello poised for a landslide — but the Senate race is a statistical dead heat. What's at stake.

Latin Times · 20h ago

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Latin Times · 23h ago

Brazil Presidential Elections 2026: The Five Numbers That Will Decide Whether Lula and Flávio Go to a Runoff

Brazil's first-round election pits Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro today. Results drop at 5 p.m. BRT. Here's what the numbers mean for October 25.

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Brazil presidential vote pits Trump ally against Lula, who is seeking 4th nonconsecutive term

Brazilians are casting their votes in a crucial presidential election featuring candidates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. If no candidate receives over 50% of the votes, a runoff will occur on October 25. The election has significant implications following past allegations against both candidates regarding corruption and…

France 24 · Oct 4

Polls close in Brazil's high-stakes election pitting Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election pitting incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, following a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations of US meddling. The knife-edge election comes at a moment when the region is shifting to the right in…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Brazil election: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro face off in tight race shaped by Trump factor

Brazilians are preparing to vote in a tight election between President Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. Lula is seeking a fourth term while Bolsonaro aims to take advantage of his father's legacy. Opinion polls indicate neither candidate is expected to achieve a majority in the first round of voting.…

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France 24 · Oct 3

Lula and Bolsonaro make final push for votes ahead of Brazil's knife-edge election

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election.

Euronews · Oct 3

Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns on eve of tight vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and personal attacks.

France 24 · Oct 3

Flavio Bolsonaro: In the name of the father, sons, and holy ideology

The first round of Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday pits two well-known names in the political ring: Lula vs. Bolsonaro. But it’s not former president Jair Bolsonaro facing off against the incumbent head of state – it’s his eldest son, Flavio Bolsonaro. He’s less charismatic than his father but just…

Euronews · Oct 2

US suspends consular services in Brazil as Lula and Bolsonaro fight for election

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro are pulling no punches in a last-ditch effort to win voters ahead of Sunday's election in Brazil, where the US and Australia suspended consular services Friday over security concerns.

France 24 · Oct 2

Brazil’s Lula gears up for ‘last dance’ with run for fourth presidential term

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand for re-election in Brazil on Sunday. At 80, the former steelworker hopes to capitalise on his popularity and economic successes to win a fourth term in office but is neck-and-neck in the polls with far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Brazil Votes Sunday — and It's a Dead Heat With a Patron Saint at the Center of It All

Brazil votes October 4 with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro locked at 42% each. A patron saint controversy, 1,125 court-ordered post removals, and U.S. tariffs set the stage.

France 24 · Oct 2

Brazil's election: Lula or Bolsonaro Jr?

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 2: We look at reactions in the French papers after high school blockades turned violent across France. We also look ahead to Brazil's two-round presidential election, which begins this weekend. The electoral campaign culminated with the cancellation of a presidential debate after both President Lula…

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