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Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America

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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-president

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Section: World news
By: Tiago Rogero
Published: Oct 4, 2026, 8:53 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 4, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC

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Lula is seeking a fourth term as Flávio Bolsonaro attempts to avenge his ex-president father. The first round is October 4.

as-coa.orgPoll Tracker: Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Election

Latest surveys point to a closely fought presidential race, with neither candidate holding a decisive advantage and likely second-round runoff remaining too close to call.

TRT WorldLula narrowly leads Flavio Bolsonaro in polls ahead of Brazil's presidential vote

Brazilians are heading to the polls in what is set to be a decisive moment for Latin America’s largest nation, but the event has been clouded by accusations that the Trump Administration is attempting to overexert its influence.

Time MagazineWhy the Trump Administration Is Being Accused of Interfering in Brazil's Election

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Latin America

Region of the Americas

Latin America is the cultural region of the Americas where Romance languages are predominantly spoken, primarily Spanish and Portuguese.

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The Latest: Brazilians vote in presidential election dominated by Lula and BolsonaroWUSA95 hr. ago
Brazil heads into polarized vote with competing visions for country’s futureaa.com.trTürkiye22 hr. ago
Poll Tracker: Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Electionas-coa.org2 days ago
Lula narrowly leads Flavio Bolsonaro in polls ahead of Brazil's presidential voteTRT World14 hr. ago
Why the Trump Administration Is Being Accused of Interfering in Brazil's ElectionTime Magazine48 hr. ago
Elections in Brazil: Political Tension and Impact on the Jewish CommunityThe Times of Israel15 hr. ago
US Meddling in Brazil May Decide Latin America’s FutureJacobin28 hr. ago
Brazil's Election: Lula Faces Flávio Bolsonaro in Critical VoteIndia News Network4 hr. ago
Brazil opens the polls in the first decisive showdown between Lula and BolsonaroDemócrataSpain4 hr. ago
Future of Amazon rainforest policies at stake in Brazilian presidential electionKTVN2 days ago
Sunday (10/4) News Roundup: "The Dangerous New World Replacing [the Old Middle East]"; Brazil Goes to Polls in Crucial ElectionBlue VirginiaUnited States5 hr. ago
Brazil Prepares For Decisive Vote On Economic and Social PolicyteleSUR English46 hr. ago

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Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America

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