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

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Progressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surge Flávio Bolsonaro is in pole position to win Brazil’s presidential election, after a far-right tsunami propelled him to a shock first…

Key facts

  • Progressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surge Flávio Bolsonaro is in pole position to win Brazil’s presidential election, after a far-right tsunami propelled him to a shock first…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:05:20 UTC.

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