Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory
Progressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surge Flávio Bolsonaro is in pole position…
The Guardian reports: Progressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surge Flávio Bolsonaro is in pole position to win Brazil’s presidential election, after a far-right tsunami propelled him to a shock first-round victory over the incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, leaving progressive voters reeling.
This sports story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian and Luiz Inácio Lula.
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- Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian, Luiz Inácio Lula, Silva
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