Brazil election 2026: Live second round results
After a shock defeat in the first round, the incumbent Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is seeking a new term in a runoff with Flávio…
The Guardian reports that after a shock defeat in the first round, the incumbent Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is seeking a new term in a runoff with Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of his convicted predecessor Polls close at 17.00 BRT, 20.00 GMT, with first results expected within the hour.
This world story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Brazilian, Luiz Inácio Lula and Silva.
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- Brazilian, Luiz Inácio Lula, Silva, Flávio Bolsonaro
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- World
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