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Brazil: Bolsonaros lead over Lula shrinks as votes come in
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The lead of Jair Bolsonaro over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's election has shrunk as votes are counted.
What happened
Lula's team has cast Bolsonaro's movement as a threat to Brazil's sovereignty, pointing to Flavio and Jair's ties with US President Donald Trump. The US president last year slapped a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports in response to Jair Bolsonaro's case. Flavio Bolsonaro has vowed to pardon his father if elected.
Why it matters
The election outcome is significant for Brazil's sovereignty and its relations with the US. The country's ties with the US are a point of contention in the election.
Key facts
- Jair Bolsonaro's lead over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has shrunk
- Flavio Bolsonaro has vowed to pardon his father if elected
- US President Donald Trump slapped a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports.
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