Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round | BBC News

The video reports that right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro finished first in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, ahead of the incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Because he did not receive more than 50% of the votes needed to win outright, the election moves to a run-off between the two candidates on 25 October.

• Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil's presidential election
• He defeated incumbent President Lula da Silva in the first round
• No candidate passed the 50% threshold needed to win outright
• A run-off vote between the two candidates is set for 25 October

The right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro has won the first round of Brazil's presidential election, beating the incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. But he did not obtain more than 50% of the votes required to win outright. There will be a run-off vote between these two candidates on 25 October. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Brazil #BBCNews