Brazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and Bolsonaro Jr.

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   Brazil Votes in Tight Presidential Runoff

   Brazilians cast ballots in a tense presidential election runoff pitting leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro. The tight race could shift Latin America largest nation sharply to the right and align it closer with the United States amid a broader conservative trend across the region. Voting hours were extended by the Supreme Court, leading to a temporary pause in the official vote count.

   Why it matters

   The runoff election follows a major upset by Flavio Bolsonaro earlier in the month, threatening the political survival of leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The outcome carries significant stakes for U.S. influence in Latin America as part of a broader regional shift toward conservative politics. Both candidates cast their ballots as supporters watched closely in key regions including Rio de Janeiro.

   What is confirmed

   • Brazilians voted in a tight runoff pitting leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
   • Flavio Bolsonaro is the son of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro.
   • Brazil paused its presidential vote count after the Supreme Court extended voting hours.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Trump administration ran a campaign to return the Bolsonaro clan to power.

   What to watch next

   • Final results from the Brazil presidential runoff election
   • Resumption and completion of the paused vote count
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   7. The Guardian — Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro
   8. Reuters — Brazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and Bolsonaro Jr.
   9. Bloomberg.com — Live Coverage: Lula, Bolsonaro Face Off in Brazil Presidential Runoff Election
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   12. PBS — Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs. Bolsonaro runoff with U.S. influence over Latin America at stake
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