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  "id": 16536115,
  "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-16536115",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T22:12:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/26/brazil-extends-voting-in-tight-race-between-lula-bolsonaro"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Brazil's Supreme Court extended voting time by two hours in a closely contested presidential election between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Lula, 80, requested the extension, alleging buses had been removed from service in Sao Paulo and other key cities, claiming an \"abominable\" situation was unfolding. Bolsonaro, 45, also sought an extension due to heavy rains in the south and southeast regions where much of his support lies. The Supreme Court ruled that the extension was necessary only for locations where polling stations had not yet closed at 5 pm local time. Lula's campaign highlighted issues like cut public programs and insecurity, while Bolsonaro vowed to reduce crime and government spending. With final polls showing the candidates evenly matched, the outcome of this runoff will determine whether Brazil remains a left-leaning nation or moves towards a more right-wing direction similar to the United States.",
  "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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