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Trump Praises Bolsonaro Son's Brazil Result, Eyes Close Runoff

Trump called Flávio Bolsonaro's strong first-round showing a 'great victory' and predicted a 'very close' second round in Brazil's presidential election, signaling U.S. interest in the outcome. Rubio's neutral stance suggests Washington will wait for the October 25 runoff before engaging. This reflects U.S. alignment with right-wing populist figures in Latin America, potentially affecting bilateral relations if Bolsonaro's son wins.

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#brazil-elections #us-foreign-policy #trump #bolsonaro #lula #runoff

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Brazil Election Runoff: Bolsonaro Leads Lula, Markets Rally on Fiscal Hopes

Flávio Bolsonaro secured 47% of the first-round vote, leading Lula (45%) and forcing a runoff on October 25. Brazilian financial markets reacted positively to Bolsonaro's stronger-than-expected performance, with equities surging, the real strengthening, and interest rates falling, driven by expectations of market-friendly fiscal policies and potential reforms. The final outcome remains uncertain, with a close runoff anticipated.

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