Brazil Supreme Court extends voting for two hours in presidential runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in a closely watched election.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in a closely watched election.





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The pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right.

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The race between Brazil’s president and the right-wing senator has tightened in recent days.