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Bolsonaro and Lula to compete in Brazilian presidential run-off after tight vote

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What happened

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the 25 October presidential run-off, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday.

Key facts

  • Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the 25 October presidential run-off, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:54:00 UTC.

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  1. Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave

  2. Brazil presidential election heads to runoff with Bolsonaro ahead of Lula

  3. Bolsonaro and Lula to compete in Brazilian presidential run-off after tight vote

  4. Brazil election: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro head to runoff after tight first-round vote

  5. Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote

  6. Brazil heads to a runoff election after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to garner a majority of votes

  7. Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro beats polls in presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff

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