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Brazil's Lula-Bolsonaro runoff tests Trump influence, Amazon future
Axios·BR · US·3 days ago
Flavio Bolsonaro won 47% of the first-round vote, ahead of Lula's 45%, forcing a run-off on October 25. The result signals a shift in Brazil's political landscape, with implications for Brazil-China relations and regional geopolitics. The outcome remains uncertain, as the run-off could swing either way.
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Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, leads incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential runoff, scheduled for October 25. Bolsonaro secured 47% in the first round to Lula's 45%, with polls indicating a competitive race. The election is occurring amidst alleged US pressure and concerns from the EU regarding potential impacts on Mercosur trade relations.