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Brazil election: Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly ahead of Lula in polls

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Ahead of the second round of Brazil’s presidential election, Flávio Bolsonaro is narrowly ahead of incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in several polls, with gaps close to the margin of error. His lead has narrowed after their weekend debate, according to the latest opinion polls cited by France 24.

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