What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro

BBC News Sunday 04 October 2026, 04:53 UTC 1 min read

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Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.

Brazil (LOCATION) Lula (PERSON) Flávio Bolsonaro (PERSON)

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