Brazil’s presidential race to go to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula
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- For a third election in a row, a Bolsonaro family member is the leading right-wing contender for Brazil's presidency.
- Voters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
- Figures across Brazil's political spectrum have been linked to the scandal in the midst of a key election.
- The US and Australia have announced a halt to their consular services in Brazil beginning Friday. The news comes two days before Brazilians head to the polls to vote in the high-stakes presidential election.
- Brazilian President Lula da Silva held his final campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro on Friday
- Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.
- Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.
- Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.
- Voting to begin in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing strong opposition from Flavio Bolsonaro.
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- Close race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.
- Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.
- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a tightly contested election.
- Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.
- Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term in office, facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
- Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's populist ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, took on incumbent left-wing Lula da Silva in a presidential race. Early results show Bolsonaro in the lead.