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  "id": 12074841,
  "title": "Brazil Presidential Election Heads to October 25 Runoff As Flavio Bolsonaro, Lula Fail To Secure Majority",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brazil-presidential-election-heads-to-october-25-runoff-as-flavio",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:12:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/brazil-presidential-election-heads-to-october-25-runoff-as-flavio-bolsonaro-lula-fail-to-secure-majority"
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  "account": "Brazil's presidential election will proceed to a runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio Bolsonaro, on October 25, after neither candidate achieved the majority required to win the first round, according to Al Jazeera. With 73% of sections counted, Flavio Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, is leading incumbent President Lula with roughly 49% of the vote to Lula's approximately 43%. The runoff is considered likely, as more than 97% of the votes have been counted, with Flavio Bolsonaro ahead at 47.45% of valid votes, while Lula secures 44.66%. Several opinion polls had projected a closer contest, with Lula holding a narrow lead in the first round. Approximately 160 million registered voters participated in the election, which also included contests for legislators, governors, and senators. Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, of the Liberal Party, expressed confidence in securing a first-round victory, emphasizing the need for change and urging Brazil to \"bear no more suffering\" such as high taxes and violence. Lula, 80, of the Workers Party, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive presidential term, advocating for continued social programs to address inequality.",
  "summary": "Brasilia: Brazil's presidential election will head to a runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio Bolsonaro, on October 25, after neither candidate secured the majority required to win in the first round, Al Jazeera reported, citing election authorities. BREAKING: With 73% of sections counted, right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro — a Trump ally —…",
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        "title": "Brazil heads to a runoff presidential vote after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to acquire outright majority needed",
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