Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula da Silva advance to presidential election runoff
07:51, 5 October 2026
The Superior Electoral Court confirmed the relevant status after processing 97.36% of protocols.
Bolsonaro came in first with 47.42% (55,038,846 votes). Lula da Silva received 44.70% (51,886,308 votes).
Since no candidate has surpassed the 50% vote threshold, the winner will be decided in the second round of voting scheduled for October 25.
Earlier, it was reported that Brazil had introduced a special tax regime aimed at encouraging investment in data centers and digital infrastructure. The new regime, known as Redata, was signed into law on September 15, 2026.