Brazil elections: Vote counting resumes after extension
The result between leftist Lula and right-wing Bolsonaro is expected to be very close.
According to DW, the result between leftist Lula and right-wing Bolsonaro is expected to be very close.
Votes are being tallied after polling was extended two more hours.
This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lula and Bolsonaro.
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- Lula, Bolsonaro
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