What to know about Brazil's election as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off
BBC NewsSunday, October 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Brazil and Lula.
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What happened
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: What to know about Brazil's election as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Brazil and Lula.
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