Live Updates: Polls Close in Brazil as Presidential Race Comes to Chaotic Close

NYT World Sunday 25 October 2026, 22:45 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read

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The leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accused officials in some areas of slowing transit. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, said flooding was hampering his voters. Polling places were kept open an extra two hours.

Brazil (LOCATION) Luiz Inácio (PERSON) Lula da Silva (PERSON) Flávio Bolsonaro (PERSON) Trump (ORG)

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Live Updates: Polls Close in Brazil as Presidential Race Comes to Chaotic Close

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