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Brazil voters go to the polls in election that pits Lula against Bolsonaro's son

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What happened

Brazil heads to election day with left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro locked in a razor-thin race, setting the stage for a closely watched vote.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:29:25 UTC.

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