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Brazils elections: Lula faces a younger Bolsonaro : NPR

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing a new challenger in the Brazilian presidential election.

What happened

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is running against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the man he defeated four years ago, Jair Bolsonaro. Flávio Bolsonaro is carrying his father's political movement into the election. Flávio Bolsonaro is a 45-year-old senator.

Why it matters

The election is a rematch of the 2022 contest, but with Flávio Bolsonaro as the challenger instead of his father. The election outcome may have implications for Brazil's political landscape.

Key facts

  • Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is President of Brazil
  • Flávio Bolsonaro is a 45-year-old senator
  • Flávio Bolsonaro is carrying his father's political movement into the election
  • Lula da Silva defeated Jair Bolsonaro four years ago.

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