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Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil Election First Round

Right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is the frontrunner in Brazil's presidential election first round, securing 47.03% of valid votes against 45.16% for incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to the country's electoral authority. A runoff is expected.

16% for incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to the country’s electoral authority. The result sets up a runoff between Bolsonaro and Lula.