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Brazil presidential election heads to run-off between Bolsonaro and Lula

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Brazil is heading for a presidential run-off election on October 25, following a surprise first-round victory by Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Flavio Bolsonaro secured 47% of the vote, narrowly ahead of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 45%, challenging Lula's political influence in the region's largest economy. The election outcome could significantly impact Brazil's diplomatic and economic ties, particularly with China and the United States. AI

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Brazil presidential election heads to run-off between Bolsonaro and Lula

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma ·

    Brazil-China ties in focus as Bolsonaro gets election edge over Lula

    Brazil is set for a presidential run-off after right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro won a surprise first-round victory, threatening Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s grip on power in South America’s largest economy. Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, took 4…

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