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Trump Cheers Bolsonaro Jr’s Advance on Lula
Trump celebrates Bolsonaro Jr’s lead in Brazil’s election but EU worries about Mercosur.
In brief
Trump celebrates Bolsonaro Jr’s lead in Brazil’s election but EU worries about Mercosur. Flávio Bolsonaro advanced to Brazil’s presidential runoff against Lula after winning 47% of votes, while EU fears Mercosur alliance stability. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Bolsonaro Tops First Round
Flávio Bolsonaro won 47 percent of votes in Brazil’s presidential election first round on Sunday (4 October).
Lula Advances to Runoff
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took 45 percent and advanced to the second round on 25 October.
Trump’s Brazil Stake
Trump criticized Brazil’s judiciary after Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence and called it a 'witch hunt'.
“witch hunt”
Bolsonaro’s Coalition Gains
Bolsonaro’s family members won seats in Congress, including his wife Michelle and son Carlos.
EU Fears Mercosur
The EU worries about Mercosur alliance stability after Bolsonaro’s potential victory in the runoff.
At a glance
Flávio Bolsonaro advanced to Brazil’s presidential runoff against Lula after winning 47% of votes, while EU fears Mercosur alliance stability.
