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Brazil's high-stakes presidential runoff could reshape country's future

By Veronica Vela · Via PBS NewsHour · Published by Everything Blog

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The Brazilian presidential runoff election, featuring Bolsonaro and Lula, could significantly alter the country's political landscape and potentially influence political trends in the Americas. The mandatory voting requirement and heightened political divisions highlight the election's importance.

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The election is a pivotal moment in Brazil's political future.: The election is a pivotal moment in Brazil's political future.
It could influence political trends in the Americas.: It could influence political trends in the Americas.
The mandatory voting requirement underscores the contest's significance.: The mandatory voting requirement underscores the contest's significance.

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By — Charles Lyons Charles Lyons By — Veronica Vela Veronica Vela Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/brazils-high-stakes-presidential-runoff-could-reshape-countrys-future Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio This weekend, voters in Brazil head to the polls in a high-stakes presidential runoff that could reshape that country's political future. Will Brazil join a rightward shift across parts of the Americas, or stick with its left-wing leadership? Voting is compulsory for most adults, and the race has deepened political divisions across the country. Stephanie Sy reports. Listen to this Segment By — Charles Lyons Charles Lyons By — Veronica Vela Veronica Vela

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Brazil's high-stakes presidential runoff could reshape country's future

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