Brazil presidential vote pits Trump ally against Lula, who is seeking 4th nonconsecutive term

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Brazilians are heading to the polls for a high-stakes presidential election…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:26:32 UTC.

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  2. Four fears and frustrations that are shaping Brazil’s election. One is Trump.

  3. Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know

  4. For some Brazilians, this election is a vote on Trump

  5. Brazil's 2026 presidential election is kicking off with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied.

  6. Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election

  7. Brazil presidential vote pits Trump ally against Lula, who is seeking 4th nonconsecutive term

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