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Brazil's election: Lula or Bolsonaro Jr?

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What happened

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 2: We look at reactions in the French papers after high school blockades turned violent across France.

We also look ahead to Brazil's two-round presidential election, which begins this weekend.

Key facts

  • PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 2: We look at reactions in the French papers after high school blockades turned violent across France.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:04:22 UTC.

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  1. Brazil's election: Lula or Bolsonaro Jr?

  2. 'Cockroach' protesters demand India's election chief resign over voter list changes

  3. Brazil’s Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro’s son

  4. Bosnia’s elections explained

  5. US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election

  6. US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before election

  7. Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro draw thousands as campaigns near end

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