Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

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Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:38:55 UTC.

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  3. Voting in Brazil's 2026 presidential election has begun, with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied

  4. Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in polls

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  6. Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential election

  7. Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

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