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Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us

Al Jazeera October 05, 2026 16 views

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Flavio Bolsonaro is currently positioned as the frontrunner to become Brazil’s next president, with analysts projecting a victory in the upcoming run-off vote scheduled for October 25.

The assessment comes following the first round of Brazil’s presidential elections, which has set the stage for a decisive final contest. Political observers are closely monitoring the results to gauge the trajectory of the campaign as it enters its final phase.

While the specific vote counts and detailed breakdowns from the first round were not provided in the initial report, the consensus among analysts indicates a strong likelihood of a Flavio Bolsonaro win in the second round.

The October 25 date marks the critical juncture for Brazilian voters, who will cast their ballots to determine the country’s next leader. This run-off vote represents the final step in the electoral process, concluding a period of intense political campaigning.

<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>

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