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Brazilians vote in polarized election with global implications

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Brazilians are participating in a closely contested election with significant political polarization. The election features two main contenders: incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, seeking a fourth term, and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, aiming to restore his father Jair Bolsonaro's right-wing movement to power. The campaign has been marked by corruption allegations, economic concerns, and accusations of foreign interference, with limited policy discussion from the leading candidates. AI

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Brazilians vote in polarized election with global implications

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Brazilians head to polls in high-stakes, polarised election

    Brazilians queued to vote on Sunday in the first round of a tight election, following a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations of US meddling. The field of 13 candidates has been led by two clear front runners – leftist President Luiz Inacio L…

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