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Bolsonaro lead firms but Brazil runoff remains open
The latest Datafolha poll confirms the trend seen in other recent polls, with the legislator enjoying a first-round lead
BrazilBrazil election outcome could prompt 2019 rate rises
The Central Bank again held the benchmark rate yesterday but warned of possible risks ahead
BrazilPolls point to Bolsonaro-Haddad showdown in Brazil
The Workers' Party candidate looks increasingly likely to reach a runoff but his prospects may then be more uncertain
BrazilBolsonaro will face centre-left in Brazil runoff
An October 28 second round will pit the right-wing legislator against a centre-left opponent
BrazilBolsonaro fraud warnings may raise Brazil uncertainty
The frontrunner, in hospital after a knife attack, has claimed he could be the victim of electoral fraud if he loses
BrazilGlobal pact will elude autonomous lethal weapons
The United States and Russia oppose a ban on such defence systems, while Europe and China support it
InternationalBolsonaro's health raises new Brazil election doubts
The right-wing presidential candidate has again had emergency surgery
BrazilHaddad will gain in Brazil polls but may miss runoff
Former Sao Paulo Mayor Fernando Haddad has been formally anointed as the Workers' Party presidential candidate
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