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Bolsonaro leads Lula in Brazil election, runoff set for October 25

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Flavio Bolsonaro secured 47% of the vote in Brazil's presidential election, edging out incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with 45%. The result sets a runoff for October 25, marking a shift toward the right in Brazilian politics.

Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, claimed victory despite falling short of 50% needed for an outright win. Lula, seeking a fourth term, faces a tougher contest in the second round, with Bolsonaro gaining momentum from a broad rightward shift.

The rightward shift extends beyond the presidential race, with Bolsonaro's Liberal Party gaining significant influence in Congress and the Senate. The PL party's expansion suggests a broader political realignment in Brazil.

Concerns over U.S. interference persist as Trump's ties to Bolsonaro and his opposition to Lula add complexity to the election's outcome.

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  1. le-monde — 'Lula paid the price for voters' discontent': Flavio Bolsonaro leads in first round of Brazil election ·
  2. the-hindu — Brazil lurches to the right as Lula falters in the first round of presidential election ·
  3. france24 — Concerns of US interference weigh on Brazil vote ·

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