Voting is underway in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing a strong challenge from Flavio Bolsonaro.
Brazil elections live: Lula faces Bolsonaro in close presidential race
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- Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential election
- Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son
- Brazil’s presidential race goes to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula
- Brazil's presidential race heads to Lula–Bolsonaro run-off as right gains ground
- Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us
- Brazil’s presidential race head for a tough runoff
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