Brazil Election: What to Know as Lula and Bolsonaro Face Off in 2026 Presidential Race
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a race that could define the future of Latin America.
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