Flavio Bolsonaro Wins Brazil Election First Round, Faces Lula in Runoff
Far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro narrowly beat President Lula in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, sending the contest to a runoff.
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The result
Far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro narrowly defeated incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, CNNBC reported.
What happens next
The contest goes to a runoff between the two, with potentially significant implications for Latin America's largest economy.
Why it matters
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A Bolsonaro family return to power would shift Brazil's foreign and economic policy; a Lula comeback would continue the current course.
What to watch
The runoff date, campaign alliances, and whether the first-round margin holds.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Brazil's first round?
Flavio Bolsonaro, narrowly, ahead of President Lula, per the report.
Is the election decided?
No. A runoff between the two candidates follows.
Sources
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