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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Matthew Dresch

Brazil election shock as Bolsanaro comes second forcing run-off second vote

Brazil's far-right president Jair Bolsonaro has come in second behind his left-wing rival denying him an outright victory in the country's election.

The shock result went against polls which suggested Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva would secure a majority in the first round of the contest.

However, Bolsonaro won 43.2 per cent of the ballot, compared with Lula's 48.4 per cent share, meaning another vote will take place on October 30.

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