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Left Under Pressure: Bolsonaro Leads Socialist Lula In Brazil As Spains Sanchez Calls Snap Elections Amid Turmoil
What happened
Bolsonaro captured 47% of the vote, while Lula received 45.2%, with counting completed. Conservative allies dominated races across Brazil. A snap election has been called in Spain after parliament rejected an emergency housing package. The outcome of Brazil's runoff election later this month will determine Latin America's full rightward shift.
Why it matters
The outcome of Brazil's election has implications for the region's economic and political landscape. A Bolsonaro victory could lead to a shift in policy direction and a reduction in fiscal risk. The election results may also be influenced by USAID funding and the performance of left-wing regimes in other countries.
Key facts
- Bolsonaro captured 47% of the vote
- Lula received 45.2% of the vote
- A snap election has been called in Spain
- Spain's 10-year government bond yield was little changed
- The euro fell 50bps to $1.1197
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