First published Oct 25, 2026, 7:47:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:14:16 AM UTC

Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in its tightest runoff in recent history

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The excerpt reports Lula won Brazil’s presidential runoff with 51.78% of valid votes, with 99.97% counted. It says he will serve from 2027 to 2030.

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The reported runoff result selects Brazil’s president for the stated 2027–2030 term.

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Oct 26, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC
The excerpt reports Lula won Brazil’s presidential runoff with 51.78% of valid votes, with 99.97% counted. It says he will serve from 2027 to 2030.
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