Flávio Bolsonaro rides right-wing wave to win first round of Brazil election

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What happened

Flávio Bolsonaro's success could be the latest example of a resurgence of right-wing support in Latin America.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:42:19 UTC.

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  1. Lula seeks shake-up and Flávio Bolsonaro reaches for more support ahead of Brazil's election runoff

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

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

  4. Flávio Bolsonaro rides right-wing wave to win first round of Brazil election

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

  6. Brazil lurches to the right as Lula falters in the first round of presidential election

  7. Keeping up with the Bolsonaros: Flávio’s surprise first-round election win heralds rise of a political dynasty

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