In Brazil, President Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in a tight race. If neither wins more than half the votes they'll face each other again on Oct. 25.
Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son

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- · Al JazeeraBrazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro
- · BBC NewsWhat to know about Brazil's election as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off
- · The GuardianBrazil’s presidential race goes to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula
- · NPRBrazil's presidential race heads to Lula–Bolsonaro run-off as right gains ground
- · Al JazeeraBolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil vote, faces Lula in runoff
- · The GuardianFar right on the march and Lula’s failures: key drivers of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Brazil surge
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