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Polls close in Brazil's high-stakes election pitting Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro

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What happened

Brazilians voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election pitting incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, following a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations of US meddling.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:17:45 UTC.

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  1. Polls close in Brazil's high-stakes election pitting Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro

  2. Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

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  5. Brazil: Polls close in tight race between Lula and Bolsonaro

  6. Brazil election results live: Lula and Bolsonaro locked in a tight race

  7. What to know about Brazil's election as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off

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