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  "id": 16531152,
  "title": "Brazil extends voting in tight race between Lula, Bolsonaro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/brazil-extends-voting-in-tight-race-between-lula-bolsonaro",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T22:12:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/26/brazil-extends-voting-in-tight-race-between-lula-bolsonaro"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's Supreme Court extended voting time by two hours on Sunday, amid a tight presidential election race between leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro. The 80-year-old Lula had requested the extension, claiming buses had been removed from service in Sao Paulo and key northeastern cities, areas where his support is strong. Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, the son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, also sought the extension due to heavy rains in the south and southeast, regions critical to his campaign. The extension went into effect just minutes after polls closed at 5pm local time, at 7pm. Both candidates are neck-and-neck in the final polls, with the outcome potentially shifting Brazil from a leftist nation to one influenced by US President Donald Trump. Lula, seeking a fourth term, emphasizes his role as a defender against US interference and democratic deterioration. Bolsonaro promises to reduce crime and government spending, pledging the nation to the Lord Jesus Christ.",
  "summary": "A Supreme Court ruling just minutes after polls were set to close at 5pm local time ordered voting extended across the country until 7pm.",
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      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Brazil election: Lula, Bolsonaro cast votes in final bout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/brazil-election-lula-bolsonaro-cast-votes-in-final-bout",
        "published": "2026-10-25T14:13:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in nail-biter vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/brazil-chooses-between-lula-and-bolsonaro-in-nail-biter-vote",
        "published": "2026-10-25T15:38:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Brazilians vote in tight runoff election between incumbent Lula and Bolsonaro Jr.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/brazilians-vote-in-tight-runoff-election-between-incumbent-lula-and",
        "published": "2026-10-25T17:00:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Brazil polls: President Lula da Silva gets 1st smartphone at 80, but can he catch up with Brazil’s digital generation?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/brazil-polls-president-lula-da-silva-gets-1st-smartphone-at-80-but",
        "published": "2026-10-25T18:19:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Brazil votes in tense presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/brazil-votes-in-tense-presidential-runoff-between-lula-and-flavio",
        "published": "2026-10-25T20:45:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Brazil votes in tight run-off between Lula & Bolsonaro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/brazil-votes-in-tight-run-off-between-lula-bolsonaro",
        "published": "2026-10-26T00:19:11.000Z"
      }
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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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