Brazil votes in runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro

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Brazil holds a presidential runoff election today between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, with polls showing a near tie. Bolsonaro led the first round with 47.03% of votes against Lula's 45.16%. A Futura poll gives Bolsonaro 50.1% and Lula 49.9%, with results expected quickly due to electronic voting. Lula, a former metalworker and union leader, seeks a fourth term, while Bolsonaro, son of convicted ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, rose rapidly through politics after a 2023 coup attempt.


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