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Brazil voter abstention hits 21.08% in 2026 first round, fifth straight rise
Valor Econômico·BR·1 day ago
Brazil's electoral outcome will be determined by the ability of campaigns to convert citizen preference into actual votes, with the final phase focused on consolidating autonomy and future proposals. The piece warns against triumphalism, suggesting the race remains competitive and turnout will be decisive. This is a routine pre-election analysis with no new factual developments.