Brazil Election Showdown: Lula and Bolsonaro Vote as Nation Decides

Brazil Election Showdown: Lula and Bolsonaro Vote as Nation Decides

Brazilians are voting in a tight runoff election between leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro. The result could shift Brazil sharply to the right and bring it closer to the United States, reflecting a broader conservative trend across the region.

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Almost 160 million Brazilians are eligible to vote in the final round of the country's election [270810]. The race pits the left-wing incumbent against the son of the former far-right president [270810]. Both candidates cast their votes on Sunday [270810].

Brazilians are voting in a tight runoff election between leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro [270973]. The result could shift Brazil sharply to the right and bring it closer to the United States, reflecting a broader conservative trend across the region [270973].

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