Brazil Election SHOCKER: Flávio Bolsonaro Beats Lula in First Round | Run-Off Set for October 25

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Brazil is heading for a dramatic presidential run-off after Flávio Bolsonaro finished the first round ahead of incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. With 99.99% of ballots counted, Bolsonaro secured 47.03% of valid votes, while Lula received 45.16%, according to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court. Neither candidate crossed the majority threshold, setting up a second-round vote on October 25. The result puts Brazil’s deep political divide back at the center of the campaign. Flávio Bolsonaro enters the run-off after a stronger-than-expected first-round performance, while Lula now faces another round of campaigning focused on the economy, crime, corruption, social programs and democracy. The election could also have implications for Brazil’s relationship with the United States and its broader role in Latin America. #BrazilElection #BrazilElection2026 #FlavioBolsonaro #Lula #BolsonaroVsLula #BrazilRunoff #BrazilPresidentialElection #BrazilPolitics #BrazilNews #BrazilVote #Brazil

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