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Brazil closes polls; Lula and Bolsonaro await run-off decision

Vote counting begins in Brazil's presidential election, determining whether Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro will face a second round on October 25. Outcome hinges on whether either candidate secures over 50% of valid votes; polls suggest a likely run-off. This is a pivotal moment for Brazil's political trajectory, with implications for regional geopolitics and market sentiment.

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activePoliticsMarkets58m ago

Brazil Presidential Runoff: Bolsonaro Leads Lula, Market Rallies

Flávio Bolsonaro secured 47% of the first-round vote, leading incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (45%) and forcing a runoff election on October 25. This outcome, contrary to pre-election polls, triggered a significant rally in Brazilian markets, with equities surging, the real strengthening, and interest rates plunging, reflecting investor optimism for a market-friendly administration. The final outcome remains uncertain, with analysts projecting a Bolsonaro victory but a competitive runoff expected.

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