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Brazil votes in an election expected to lead to a runoff

About 160 million Brazilians are voting electronically in a mandatory election. Polls put President Lula ahead of the right-wing candidate Jair Bolsonaro, 45% to 40%.

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What is happening

Lula and Bolsonaro have voted. Results are expected shortly after 10 p.m. Italian time, and a second round is considered highly likely.

Why is it on the Radar?

The election is presented as significant for the future of South America, with the presidency contested between Lula and Bolsonaro.

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