Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula Advance to Runoff in Brazil's Presidential Election
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will face off against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a decisive second-round presidential runoff after neither secured a majority in the first round of voting on Sunday.
According to Reuters, Bolsonaro, the right-wing Liberal Party candidate, exceeded expectations, leading Lula, his left-wing rival. The two candidates emerged ahead of 12 other contenders in the initial vote.
The campaign focused heavily on issues such as living costs, corruption, and public security.
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