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Brazil presidential runoff: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro head to second round

Brazil's presidential election enters a decisive second round scheduled for October 25, 2026, following a first-round result where Senator Flávio Bolsonaro led Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with 47.03% of the votes to 45.16%.

In response to the results, Lula's campaign has organized massive demonstrations, including a rally on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo where the Workers' Party reported approximately one million attendees. Supporters have also held marches in Rio de Janeiro and Tocantins to advocate for democracy and social programs.

Polling indicates a shifting landscape; while Lula maintains strength among women and lower-income families, Ipespe/Abrapel reports Flávio Bolsonaro holds a five-point lead, particularly among men and evangelical voters. The candidates present diverging visions: Lula focuses on public security reforms and cultural infrastructure, while Bolsonaro emphasizes economic cuts and regional development.

Legal disputes have also surfaced, with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) intervening in the suspension of a WhatsApp channel used by Lula's campaign. TSE President Kássio Nunes Marques has met with both campaigns to address ongoing injunction disputes.

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Brazil · Flávio Bolsonaro · Ipespe · Jair Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Partido Liberal · Partido dos Trabalhadores · Superior Electoral Court · Supreme Federal Court · TSE · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral

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