Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October.
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Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off in Brazil
Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October.
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Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off in Brazil
Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October.

Venezuela frees jailed Americans in prisoner swap
Two nephews of Venezuela's first lady had been serving 18-year sentences for trafficking drugs.

'Our candidate isn't perfect, but he beats the alternative'
For many voters in Brazil, the election is as much about who they want to keep out as who they want in.

Jewish sect leaders arrested in jungle raid freed
The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico.

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Protests as Havana remains in post-storm darkness
Cuba's capital lost power when Hurricane Ian hit days ago, and parts still remain in the dark.

Is Brazil's voting system open to fraud?
President Bolsonaro says the voting machines used in Brazil are prone to fraud, but hasn't provided evidence.

Brazil's yellow shirt gets political in election battle
As Brazil's election - and the World Cup - approach, the famous yellow shirt is being politicised.
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Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off in Brazil
Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October.

Venezuela frees jailed Americans in prisoner swap
Two nephews of Venezuela's first lady had been serving 18-year sentences for trafficking drugs.

'Our candidate isn't perfect, but he beats the alternative'
For many voters in Brazil, the election is as much about who they want to keep out as who they want in.

Jewish sect leaders arrested in jungle raid freed
The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico.

Video 48 seconds
Protests as Havana remains in post-storm darkness
Cuba's capital lost power when Hurricane Ian hit days ago, and parts still remain in the dark.

Is Brazil's voting system open to fraud?
President Bolsonaro says the voting machines used in Brazil are prone to fraud, but hasn't provided evidence.

Brazil's yellow shirt gets political in election battle
As Brazil's election - and the World Cup - approach, the famous yellow shirt is being politicised.

Venezuela frees jailed Americans in prisoner swap
Two nephews of Venezuela's first lady had been serving 18-year sentences for trafficking drugs.

'Our candidate isn't perfect, but he beats the alternative'
For many voters in Brazil, the election is as much about who they want to keep out as who they want in.

Jewish sect leaders arrested in jungle raid freed
The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico.
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