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

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What happened

Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:14:49 UTC.

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

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

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

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