Brazil: Flávio Bolsonaro edges ahead of Lula in the first round, runoff set for October 25
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FranceParis is first surprised: a first round that upsets the polls and puts the son of Jair Bolsonaro in a position to regain power against a Lula forced to relaunch his campaign.
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opposition
CanadaOttawa sees this first round in Brazil as a battle for influence between Washington and Beijing, where Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of Donald Trump, will face off against Lula on October 25.
- France
Polarization
the narrative presents the narrow margin as proof of a divided country.
Trump
American influence is highlighted despite the lack of formal support.
What the account puts first
CanadaGeopolitical
the Globe and Mail highlights the candidates' alignment with Donald Trump and the series of regional right-wing victories.
Binary US/China reading
CBC summarizes the issue with two scenarios of external alignment.