Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory
Flávio Bolsonaro has secured a shock first-round lead in the Brazilian presidential election, outperforming incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The result marks a significant resurgence for the Bolsonaro political clan.
Why it matters
The election outcome represents a major shift in Brazilian politics and could have significant implications for the country's democratic direction.
Flávio Bolsonaro received 47% of the vote – 56.1m votes – compared with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s 45% (53.8m). Flávio Bolsonaro received 47% of the vote – 56.1m votes – compared with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s 45% (53.8m). Flávio Bolsonaro Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory Progressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surge
Prefer the Guardian on Google Flávio Bolsonaro is in pole position to win Brazil’s presidential election, after a far-right tsunami propelled him to a shock first-round victory over the incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , leaving progressive voters reeling.
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