Flávio Bolsonaro called his first-round lead the end of the PT era. Lula admitted surprise and is courting non-voters and business for the Brazil runoff.
Jair Bolsonaro’s son spoke after obtaining 47.03% of the votes against 45.16% of Lula. They will have to face each other in a second round that will take place on October 25. Read more
With 99.85% of the ballots counted by the Superior Electoral Court, Flávio Bolsonaro has 47.07% of the valid votes, ahead of the left-wing leader, the current president, Lula da Silva.