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25 October 2026

Live Updates: Polls Close in Brazil as Presidential Race Comes to Chaotic Close

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Live Updates: Polls Close in Brazil as Presidential Race Comes to Chaotic Close

The leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accused officials in some areas of slowing transit. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, said flooding was hampering his voters. Polling places were kept open an extra two hours.

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