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Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors in an election that will determine whether Latin America's biggest nation follows a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump. France 24 correspondent Jan Onoszko tells us the latest from Rio de Janeiro.

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Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in polls

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Mara Nogueira, Senior Lecturer in Urban Geography at Birbeck, University of London, says the tight race reflects the consolidation of two political camps, with many Brazilians voting not out of support for a candidate, but to keep the other out of power. She points to the cost of living, religion and social media echo chambers as key factors shaping the vote, alongside a

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Lula and Bolsonaro face off in Brazil presidential race

Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the presidential race is centred on two rivals: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to the White House, saying Brazil needs better deals with the US, including over its rare mineral resources. Nick Rushworth has more on the controversial senator. Dr Andrea Aruska de Souza Santos, Director of King's College Brazil Institute in London, shares further insights.

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Polls close in Brazil's high-stakes election pitting Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election pitting incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, following a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations of US meddling. The knife-edge election comes at a moment when the region is shifting to the right in line with the Trump administration.

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Brazil: A portrait of Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians are voting for governors and lawmakers, but the biggest stakes are in the presidential race. Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the contest is seen as a toss-up between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to the White House, saying Brazil needs better deals with the US, including over its rare mineral resources. Nick Rushworth has more on the controversial senator.

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Brazil polls open in a few hours

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election. Mareeke Reethof, lecturer in Latin American Politics at the University of Liverpool, shares further insights.

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Brazil arrives at the polls after the closure of the campaigns of Lula and Bolsonaro

On the eve of the general elections in Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro took a mass bath to close their campaigns. São Paulo was the stage chosen by both candidates for their closing acts. On October 4, Brazilians will come to the polls to decide whether the country joins the right-hand turn that crosses much of the region or whether Lula da Silva gets re-election. Bolsonaro's followers maintain the hope that Brazil will support their candidate; on the other hand, dressed in red, Lula's sympathizers also trust the victor.

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Lula and Bolsonaro campaign closure for general elections

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his main rival, Ultraderechist Flávio Bolsonaro, concluded their campaigns on October 3 in the influential state of São Paulo, where one fifth of the national electorate is concentrated. They both seek to mobilize their followers and convince the undecided on the eve of the frenzy Sunday elections. Lula ended her campaign with a march that brought together thousands of sympathizers, while Bolsonaro participated in a motorbike caravan. Report from Rio de Janeiro with our correspondent, Valeria Saccone.

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Who does "class C" support in Brazil? Changes in the middle class voting intention

The "C class," the middle class in Brazil, was an important factor in the victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in past elections. Four years later, although one part of the population supports it by considering that it has benefited during its Government, another has become more pragmatic and considers voting for candidate Flavio Bolsonaro as his proposals are more aligned with his needs. A report from our correspondent Valeria Saccone.

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President in Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro at elbow-to-neck

Brazilians vote on Sunday for the first round of the presidential election. Left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is running for a fourth non-consecutive term. His main opponent is the extreme right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. President Lula relies in particular on the support of the new middle class, but this is not guaranteed. Report by Valeria Saccone, with the story of Antoine Fenaux.

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Brazil: J-1 Before Presidential Election · Global Voices

Brazilians vote on Sunday for the first round of the presidential election. Left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is running for a fourth non-consecutive term. His main opponent is the extreme right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Brazil: Weapons lobby in Santa Catarina resists Lula's restrictions

In Brazil, the number of hunters, shooters and collectors was shot during the Jair Bolsonaro mandate. In the south of the country, especially in Santa Catarina, arms defenders question the restrictions imposed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva since 2023. In this state of marked conservative character, the arms lobby is already being mobilized for the next elections.

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Bolsonaro Jr. VS Lula: Corruption marks the campaign in Brazil

Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro reach the final line of the campaign as the main protagonists of the Brazilian presidential elections. Corruption, which was already one of the sensitive issues for the electorate, is once again gaining interest following the outbreak of a financial scandal with several ramifications and accusations that spatter the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and Judge Alexandre de Moraes, a key figure of Brazilian justice and the usual target of right-wing criticism.

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