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Trump withholds endorsement in Brazil election, keeps options open
El País·US · BR·1 day ago
Argentine President Milei campaigns for Brazilian far-right candidate Bolsonaro, denying that a Lula victory would be convenient. Officials fear Bolsonaro's son Flávio could become Trump's preferred regional interlocutor, displacing Milei. A runoff is expected.
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Flávio Bolsonaro has won the first round of Brazil's presidential election with 47% of the vote, ahead of Lula da Silva's 45%, forcing a runoff on October 25. Bolsonaro is projected to win the runoff, signaling a continuation of conservative influence and a rightward shift in Brazil's political landscape. Key uncertainties remain regarding the margin of victory, the opposition's response, and the specific policy implications.