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Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left Brazil for the US after losing the election, despite a travel ban

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost to Lula in the second round of the election, reportedly arrived in the US on Tuesday, even though the Supreme Court had ordered him to surrender his passports. Washington confirmed issuing visas to the politician's family. The route of his departure remains unclear: there are no official records of a border crossing.

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Lula da Silva wins historic fourth term in Brazil's election, rival demands annulment of results

Brazil's incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the second round, receiving about 51.8% of the vote against 48.2% for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. This is the first time since 1989 that a candidate who lost the first round has won the election. Bolsonaro refused to accept the result and demanded the annulment of the election over the Supreme Court's decision to extend voting by two hours.

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Lula da Silva wins the runoff and is elected president of Brazil for the fourth time

Incumbent President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the second round of the election against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, receiving about 51.8% of the vote. This is the first time in the country's history that a candidate who lost the first round has won the second. Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat and demands the annulment of the results due to the extension of voting by two hours. Incumbent Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the runoff election against senator Flavio Bolsonaro, receiving about 51.8% of the vote. This is the first time in the country's history that a candidate who lost the first round has won the second. Bolsonaro has not conceded defeat and demands the annulment of the results due to the extension of voting by two hours.

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In Brazil, Supreme Court Extends Voting by Two Hours Amid Lula-Flávio Bolsonaro Showdown

Brazil's Supreme Court extended voting in the second round by two hours at the last minute following appeals from both candidates: Lula complained about the removal of buses in São Paulo and the northeast, while Flávio Bolsonaro cited heavy rains in the south. Polls indicated a tie between the candidates. Results were expected within hours after polling stations closed.

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Brazil ahead of the runoff: how a changing working class is reshaping the race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

In the second round of Brazil's presidential election, which takes place on Sunday, incumbent president Lula da Silva faces right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who won the first round. A BBC correspondent in Osasco and Rio de Janeiro describes how deindustrialization, the growth of the gig economy and evangelical churches are changing the electorate, while Lula's campaign is betting on mobilizing non-voters. In the second round of Brazil's presidential election, which takes place on Sunday, incumbent President Lula da Silva faces right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who won the first round. The BBC correspondent in Osasco and Rio de Janeiro describes how deindustrialisation, the growth of the gig economy and evangelical churches are changing the electorate, while Lula's campaign is betting on mobilising non-voters.

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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro held the final debate before the second round of Brazil's elections

Two days before the second round of Brazil's presidential election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro held a more restrained final debate, focusing on the economy and infrastructure. According to Datafolha polls, the candidates are tied at 50% each. The campaign is marked by legal disputes and accusations directed at Meta and X.

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Brazil Prepares for the Election Runoff: Flávio Bolsonaro Holds a Slight Lead over Lula

Brazil will hold the second round of the presidential election on October 25. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro received 47.03% in the first round on October 4, while President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 45.16%. The campaign has been accompanied by corruption accusations and reports of US-linked political advertising. Polls show a narrow lead for Bolsonaro: from 50.3% to 52% versus 48–49.7% for Lula, with a margin of error of 1–2 percentage points. Runoffs for governor elections will also take place simultaneously in six states and the Federal District.

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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro traded accusations in the first debate ahead of Brazil's runoff election

A week before Brazil's presidential runoff scheduled for October 25, incumbent President Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro held their first face-to-face televised debate. The candidates argued over the economy, security, corruption and relations with the US, resorting to personal attacks. Bolsonaro unexpectedly won the first round with a lead of about two percentage points, but recent polls show a near tie.

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