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  "id": 12136318,
  "title": "Son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro takes election lead in Brazil | First Thing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/son-of-disgraced-ex-president-jair-bolsonaro-takes-election-lead-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:59:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/05/first-thing-son-disgraced-ex-president-jair-flavio-bolsonaro-election-lead-brazil"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of ousted former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has emerged as the frontrunner in the upcoming presidential runoff election scheduled for October 25th. The 45-year-old is projected to secure the necessary majority to avoid a second round, potentially bolstered by support from other right-wing candidates, including former candidates Ronaldo Caiado and Renan Santos, who garnered 2.1% and 2.2% of the vote respectively.\n\nThe Bolsonaro family's political influence in Brazil appears to be on the rise. Jair Bolsonaro's two other sons, Carlos and Jair Renan, have both secured significant positions in the country's political landscape. Carlos Bolsonaro and his wife Michelle recently won seats in the Senate, while Jair Renan was elected to the lower house of Congress. The family's political momentum is evident, with other Bolsonarista politicians also achieving notable victories, such as winning gubernatorial and congressional races.\n\nCornell University President Michael Kotlikoff recently issued a statement regarding the role of fraternities and sororities on campus. In a video message, Kotlikoff acknowledged the potential benefits of these organizations, such as providing students with friendship, belonging, mentorship, and a sense of community. However, he emphasized that group membership should never replace individual responsibility.",
  "summary": "Flávio Bolsonaro is favorite to win 25 October runoff against 80-year-old incumbent leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Plus the ‘pawsome’ new recruit to Mexico’s national guard Good morning. Brazil’s presidential race will go to a second round after the far-right candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, beat the incumbent leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but failed to secure the…",
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        "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",
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        "title": "Brazil election headed to runoff, projection shows, as Bolsonaro lead narrows",
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        "title": "Bolsonaro leads Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T00:32:51.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Bolsonaro leads Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bolsonaro-leads-lula-as-nail-biter-brazil-vote-goes-to-a-run-off",
        "published": "2026-10-05T00:54:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Brazil election headed to runoff, projection shows, as Bolsonaro lead narrows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brazil-election-headed-to-runoff-projection-shows-as-bolsonaro-lead",
        "published": "2026-10-05T01:01:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Bolsonaro leads Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bolsonaro-leads-lula-as-nail-biter-brazil-vote-goes-to-a-run-off-12056211",
        "published": "2026-10-05T02:07:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Bolsonaro leads in first-round vote of Brazil's presidential race, Lula says will win in ‘extra time’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bolsonaro-leads-in-first-round-vote-of-brazils-presidential-race-lula",
        "published": "2026-10-05T03:05:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish over Lul...",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brazil-heads-to-run-off-as-bolsonaro-pulls-off-shock-first-place",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:10:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish in first round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brazil-heads-to-run-off-as-bolsonaro-pulls-off-shock-first-place-12125000",
        "published": "2026-10-05T09:38:59.000Z"
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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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