{
  "id": 11995759,
  "title": "Brazil: Polls close in tight race between Lula and Bolsonaro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/brazil-polls-close-in-tight-race-between-lula-and-bolsonaro",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-polls-close-in-tight-race-between-lula-and-bolsonaro/a-79533857?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil held its presidential election on Sunday, with incumbent leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vying for a fourth non-consecutive term against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The outcome of the vote, which is expected to be very close, will determine who will lead Brazil for the next four years. Both candidates wrapped up their campaigns in Brazil's economic hub state of Sao Paulo. Lula, 80, focused on continuing his left-leaning Workers Party platform, while Flavio Bolsonaro emphasized hardline security policies and tax cuts. Lula's campaign saw massive support, with over 150,000 people attending his rally in Sao Paulo. Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, led a motorcycle parade through the countryside, supported by portraits of his father. The US President Donald Trump has shown interest in the election, and has expressed concern over the situation in Brazil. The latest polls show Lula and Bolsonaro in a dead heat, with Lula at 46% and Bolsonaro at 45%. A runoff election is likely to take place on October 25 if no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote.",
  "summary": "Brazil held a presidential election on Sunday, with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. According to DW News, polls suggest that the first round of voting may lead to a runoff. Nearly 160 million voters were eligible to participate, and they also voted for lawmakers, senators, and governors.\n\nLula da Silva, 80, is running for a fourth non-consecutive term, while Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, is seeking the presidency. Lula has strengthened Brazil's ties with Beijing, while Bolsonaro has been an ally of US President Donald Trump, as reported by PBS NewsHour.\n\nAfter casting his vote, Flavio Bolsonaro stated that \"Brazil needs a change, Brazil can't take it anymore.\" Lula da Silva expressed confidence, saying \"we'll see what kind of Brazil the people chose. I'm very confident,\" as reported by El Pais.",
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      {
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        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Brazil: Polls close in tight race between Lula and Bolsonaro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/brazil-polls-close-in-tight-race-between-lula-and-bolsonaro-11997532",
        "published": "2026-10-04T20:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/brazil-votes-with-lula-facing-bolsonaros-son",
        "published": "2026-10-04T21:52:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Brazil election headed to runoff, projection shows, as Bolsonaro lead narrows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/brazil-election-headed-to-runoff-projection-shows-as-bolsonaro-lead",
        "published": "2026-10-04T23:27:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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