How Lula’s successes in Brazil may have paved the way for his presidential defeat

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What happened

Brazil’s veteran leftist President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva trailed Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of his far-right predecessor, in the first-round presidential vote on Sunday.

Key facts

  • Brazil’s veteran leftist President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva trailed Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of his far-right predecessor, in the first-round presidential vote on Sunday.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:21:10 UTC.

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  2. Bolsonaro and Lula head to a runoff in Brazil's presidential election

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

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

  7. Trump’s senior moment turns Brazil into India

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