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The News
Far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has pulled off a surprise win in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election. He defied most polls to win with 47 percent, compared to 45 percent for leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this result is surprising given that it was not predicted by most opinion polls. In a broader context, the election highlights the sharp political shifts in Brazil, where the far-right and traditional left are competing for power.
