Bolsonaro Edges Lula in Brazil First Round, Runoff Set
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Brazil's presidential election is heading to a runoff on October 25 after neither incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro secured the 50% majority needed to win outright. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, led the first round with 47% of votes, while Lula trailed with about 45%.
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