Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.
Al Jazeera English reports: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.
This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Bolsonaro and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio.
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- Brazil · Americas
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- Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Bolsonaro, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio, Lula
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- Politics
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