What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro

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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 04:53:29 UTC.

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