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Trump Is Poised for a Big Win—in Brazil

The Trump administration is watching Brazil’s presidential election results closely. Over the weekend, right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, a son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and President Trump’s preferred candidate, advanced to a runoff with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist. The White House has done all it can…

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Flavio Bolsonaro Celebrates First Round Win: 'Just a Few Days Left Until We Rescue Brazil!'Conservative Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro and incumbent socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva responded to Sunday's first-round presidential election — which resulted in a surprise victory for Bolsonaro ahead of the October 25 runoff. The post Flavio Bolsonaro Celebrates First Round Win: ‘Just a Few Days Left Until We Rescue Brazil!’ appeared first on…

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