Brazil Votes in Tight Presidential Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro

Brazilians are heading to the polls today for a highly anticipated presidential runoff election, with the incumbent left-winger Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro locked in a near-dead heat. The election is being closely watched globally as it could significantly reshape Latin America's political landscape.

In the days leading up to the vote, supporters of both candidates held large rallies. Over a million Lula supporters gathered on Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach for a massive protest aimed at galvanizing support for his campaign. The election follows a first round where Bolsonaro secured 47% of the vote to Lula's 45%, setting the stage for Sunday's decisive contest.

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