<p>SAO PAULO, (Brazil): Flavio Bolsonaro was seen as a less charismatic version of his firebrand father, jailed former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, yet still came out on top in the first round of the election.
Key takeaways
Flavio Bolsonaro led in the first round of Brazil's election, receiving 47% of the vote against 45% for Lula, due to his father's influence and public dissatisfaction with the current administration.
- Flavio Bolsonaro received 47% of the vote, leading in the first round.
- His father's influence and public dissatisfaction with Lula's administration contributed to his lead.
- Bolsonaro's Liberal Party became the dominant force in Congress.
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SAO PAULO, (Brazil): Flavio Bolsonaro was seen as a less charismatic version of his firebrand father, jailed former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, yet still came out on top in the first round of the election.
The right-wing senator received 47 per cent of the vote compared with 45 per cent for leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
AFP looks at the reasons behind the shock first-round lead making Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, a favorite to win the October 25 runoff.
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Jair Bolsonaro chose his eldest son to lead the family's political project after the ex-leader was convicted of coup-plotting and barred from running for office until 2030.
