Coverage dated October 4, 2026

Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term

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Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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    Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term (opens France 24)

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    Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.