Presidential election

Brazilians elect far-right president Jair Bolsonaro

Jair Bolsonaro, a 63-year-old seven-term congressman, built his campaign around pledges to crush corruption and crime.

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Jair Bolsonaro, who many refer to as “Brazil’s Trump" and was recently stabbed at a rally, is expected to win the Oct. 28 runoff.

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