Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff

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Jair Bolsonaro exceeded expectations in Brazil's presidential vote and will face Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff. The result is framed as part of a regional wave of right-wing victories aligned with Donald Trump, while Lula's potential return could challenge Washington.

A victory for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro would extend a wave of wins across Latin America by right-wing candidates aligned with US President Donald Trump, while Lula's reelection could be a challenge for Washington