
Bolsonaro and Lula face runoff election in Brazil on 25 October 2026
The runoff follows Sunday's vote where neither major candidate secured the necessary majority of votes.
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The runoff follows Sunday's vote where neither major candidate secured the necessary majority of votes.

The election saw a 42% turnout, marking a notable drop from the previous year's voting figures.

The election structure requires candidates to secure over 50% of the vote to avoid a subsequent runoff round.
The election results also showed Latvia First received 13.4% of the counted ballots.
Disinformation is cited by Brazilian intelligence as a major challenge for the upcoming election.

The legislative setbacks intensify pressure on the government as protests continue over housing insecurity and rent hikes.

The proposed changes aim to fund a national care service while also promising tax exemptions for lower-income pensioners.
The move follows a meeting last month that decided to create the AI Wing alongside the existing Digital Office/E-Office infrastructure.