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  "id": 12324083,
  "title": "Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro wins big without his name on the ballot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/brazil-ex-president-bolsonaro-wins-big-without-his-name-on-the-ballot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:06:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
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    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/brazil-expresident-bolsonaro-wins-big-without-his-name-on-the-ballot-4933482"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, currently serving a 27-year sentence for a coup plot, stunned the nation by seeing his eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, win the first round of the presidential election. Held under house arrest, the 71-year-old Bolsonaro observed the results from confinement. Flavio's victory marked a significant reversal of his father's fortunes, with the right-wing movement thriving despite the former president's legal troubles. The Liberal Party, led by Bolsonaro family members, saw a surge in support, with multiple members of the family securing public offices. This victory showcased a growing right-wing wave across Brazil, presenting opportunities for the family's ideological agenda.",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T15:55:04.000Z"
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        "title": "Flávio Bolsonaro rides right-wing wave to win first round of Brazil election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/flavio-bolsonaro-rides-right-wing-wave-to-win-first-round-of-brazil",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "How did Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro pull off a first-round lead?",
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