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Brazil's Tight Presidential Election Hinges on Millions of Abstaining Voters

Brazil's upcoming presidential run-off is exceptionally tight, with millions of abstaining voters potentially deciding the outcome. Both Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are vying for support from those who opted out of the first round, a group motivated by diverse reasons including protest, apathy, and practical constraints.