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Bulgaria's presidential election heads to a runoff

According to Bulgaria's Central Election Commission, after 95.3% of ballots were counted, no candidate received the share needed to win in the first round. Turnout was only 22.2%, while more than 50% was required. The runoff is scheduled for November 1. The campaign took place against the backdrop of disagreements over aid to Ukraine and incidents off the coast.

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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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Bulgaria sets presidential runoff after record-low turnout

Turnout in the first round of Bulgaria's presidential election was below 40%, under the required 50%, so a runoff will be held on November 1. Incumbent President Iliana Yotova (41–47%) and former interim prime minister Andrey Gyurov (28–31%) lead the race. Key campaign themes are the war in Ukraine, relations with Moscow, energy prices and corruption.

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Brazil votes in the runoff: Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazil is holding the second round of its presidential election between the incumbent left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president. According to AFP, final polls show the candidates tied. The outcome will determine whether the country remains in the region's left-wing camp or joins the turn to the right.

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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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Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro to hold first debates one week before Brazil's runoff election

On Sunday, one week before the second round of Brazil's presidential election, the first televised debates will take place between incumbent left-wing president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who sensationally won the first round. Supporters of both candidates held mass rallies in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. According to the latest polls, Bolsonaro's lead has narrowed to 51% versus 49%.

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