Polls closed; 7% counted, Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula by ~10 points
First‑round presidential voting in Brazil has closed. Early tallies with 6‑12% of ballots processed show Flávio Bolsonaro leading incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by roughly 9‑11 percentage points, positioning Bolsonaro for a possible outright win.
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- 4 Oct 2026 · 20:52 UTC
- Latest development
- 4 Oct 2026 · 20:52 UTC
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