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Flavio Bolsonaro launches 2026 presidential campaign, questions Brazil's voting system reliability.
Flavio Bolsonaro officially launched his presidential candidacy for the October 2026 election in São Paulo. The announcement comes as Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leads current polling at 48% support.
During his campaign launch, Bolsonaro questioned the reliability of Brazil's electronic voting system, raising concerns about electoral integrity. The statement reflects ongoing debates surrounding the voting infrastructure ahead of the 2026 presidential contest.
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