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Brazil votes in tense presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election.

Brazil is set to vote in a contentious presidential runoff on Sunday between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The outcome of this election could significantly shift the political landscape in Latin America. A win for Bolsonaro would signal a move to the right in Brazil, the region's largest economy, while a victory for Lula would keep left-leaning leaders in Brazil and Mexico.

Both candidates are in a tight race, needing more than 50% of the vote to win. The election is under intense scrutiny due to both candidates' complex backgrounds and their contrasting ideologies on various issues.

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