Brazil election: Bolsonaro outperforms polls, faces Lula in October 25 runoff
In the Brazilian general election, incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro performed better than pre-election polls predicted. He is now set to face former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff election on October 25.
Why it matters
The outcome of the Brazilian election has significant implications for Latin American regional politics, environmental policy regarding the Amazon, and global economic relations.
Published - October 05, 2026 03:27 pm IST
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