Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
BBC News reports: With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
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