The Brazilian general election on Sunday, October 4, 2026, concluded the initial voting phase with candidates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro advancing to a run-off contest.
More details are expected as the story develops.
Brazil Election Updates: Lula and Bolsonaro Advance to Run-off
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