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Concerns of US interference weigh on Brazil vote

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What happened

Conservative Senator Flavio Bolsonaro pulled off a surprise on Sunday in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election by finishing ahead of the incumbent left-wing President Lula, whom he will face in the runoff on October 25.

Key facts

  • Conservative Senator Flavio Bolsonaro pulled off a surprise on Sunday in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election by finishing ahead of the incumbent left-wing President Lula, whom he will face in the runoff on October 25.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:37:01 UTC.

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  1. Return of the Bolsonaros: Why the far-right surge in Brazilian elections?

  2. Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory

  3. Concerns of US interference weigh on Brazil vote

  4. Brazilian stocks jump as Bolsonaro now seen as heavy favorite to win presidency

  5. Euro falls to 17-month low against the USD on French debt concerns

  6. Brazil’s presidential race head for a tough runoff

  7. Trump kept silent in Brazil’s election. It might have helped his ally.

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