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The Latest: Brazil heads to runoff presidential election between Bolsonaro, Lula
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Brazil's presidential election is headed for a runoff between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro.
What happened
The election is going to a runoff after neither candidate secured a majority vote. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro received 44.89% and 47.26% of the vote, respectively, with 98.69% of the total votes counted. The outcome of the election is undecided.
Why it matters
The runoff is significant as it will determine the next president of Brazil, a country with a large and influential economy. The outcome may have implications for Brazil's domestic and foreign policy. The election's result is uncertain.
Key facts
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
- 44.89% of the vote
- Flávio Bolsonaro 47.26% of the vote
- 98.69% of total votes counted.
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