Brazil heads to runoff as Bolsonaro narrows Lula's lead in first round

Brazil's largest economy faces a decisive second round of voting that will determine whether the incumbent retains power or a return to the previous administration reshapes economic and foreign policy.
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Why it mattersBrazil's election structure forces a second round, making the October 25 runoff decisive for determining the country's next president and the direction of its economic and social policy.
With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

Why it mattersIf no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.