Brazil election remains too close to call at halfway point
Lula and Bolsonaro are running neck-and-neck as vote counting progresses in the presidential election.
At a glance
- Vote counting is approximately halfway complete
- The two leading candidates are running in a virtual tie
- The election result remains uncertain at this stage
Brazil's presidential election remains highly competitive with neither candidate establishing a clear lead as counting reaches the midway point. The race between the two leading candidates is described as extremely tight, with the outcome still uncertain.
Final results are expected as the count continues, with the election outcome likely to be decided by a narrow margin.
Why it matters
Brazil's presidential election is one of Latin America's most significant political contests, with the outcome likely to shape the country's economic and social policies.
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