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Brazil election heads to runoff after campaign dominated by crime, corruption and Trump
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Brazil's presidential election is heading to a runoff between right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
What happened
The election is going to a second round after neither candidate secured more than 50% of the vote. Right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump, won a surprise first-round victory. Bolsonaro will face leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the second round. The other candidates were eliminated.
Why it matters
The election outcome is significant due to the deep political polarization and corruption scandals in Brazil. The election is also a key event in the country's political landscape. The runoff will determine the next president of Brazil.
Key facts
- Bolsonaro is an ally of US President Donald Trump
- The election is heading to a second round on October 25
- The candidates face a backdrop of corruption scandals
- The election was dominated by crime and corruption
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