Bolsonaro Gains Momentum as Third-Place Candidate Endorses Runoff Bid Against Lula

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro gains support after third-place finisher Augusto Cury endorses runoff against Lula. Key developments in October 2026 election.

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October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Brasilia, Brazil — Brazilian right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro is gaining momentum ahead of the presidential runoff against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, following an endorsement from third-place finisher Augusto Cury.

Cury, who secured nearly three percent of the vote in Sunday’s first-round election, threw his support behind Bolsonaro, bolstering the candidate’s chances in the October 25 contest. This comes as Bolsonaro continues to capitalize on a surge in congressional support and a growing rightward shift in Brazilian politics.

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The son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio has positioned himself as more moderate than his father, though he still advocates for fiscal austerity, lower taxes, and a reduced government role. His campaign echoes similar platforms that have resonated with voters across Latin America, including in Argentina, Chile, and Colombia.

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