Brazil election 2026: Live second round results

Brazilian voters have cast their ballots in a highly anticipated second-round presidential election, pitting incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The runoff follows a surprising first-round outcome in which the current president suffered a shock defeat, setting the stage for this decisive contest. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil’s imprisoned former president, is emerging as a formidable challenger to Lula, who is eighty years old and seeking a fourth term in office. The election has drawn significant attention due to the intense political rivalry between the two candidates.

Polling stations closed at 17:00 BRT, which corresponds to 20:00 GMT, marking the end of the voting period. Initial results were anticipated to be released within an hour of the polls closing. While the sources do not provide specific vote counts or a definitive winner, they collectively describe the race as closely watched and competitive. The outcome will determine whether Lula secures another term or if Flávio Bolsonaro succeeds in unseating the incumbent. No discrepancies were noted among the provided reports regarding the timing of the polls or the identities of the main contenders.

Compiled from: The Guardian · Al Jazeera · BBC News

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