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Brazil's Runoff Race Tightens; Plague Researcher Dies in Russia

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on The Recap
Published 7:07 PM ET, Monday, October 5, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency”, with reporting from BBC.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:07 PM ET on The Recap, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil, Russia, US.
BBN covered this story before: Bolsonaro Surges in Brazil; Australia Eyes Grocery Takeover (October 5).

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The New York TimesIn a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency
BBCUS 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia

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The story so far

Oct 5Brazil's Real, Stocks Soar After Bolsonaro First-Round Upset · Reuters
Oct 5Brazil Election Shock; Nigeria Helicopter Crash · The New York Times
Oct 5Brazil Shock: Flávio Bolsonaro Wins First Round · The Guardian
Oct 5Brazil Heads to Oct. 25 Runoff After Bolsonaro Finishes First · The Guardian
Oct 5Bolsonaro Surges in Brazil; Australia Eyes Grocery Takeover · The Guardian
Oct 5Brazil's Runoff Race Tightens; Plague Researcher Dies in Russia (this story)
Oct 5Americas: Brazil Rips 7.7%, Mexico Up, Canada Flat · Newsmax
Oct 5Brazil Heads to Runoff; Red Sea Coast Offensive · BBC
Oct 5Red Sea Offensive; Plague Aid Offer; Brazil Race · The New York Times
Oct 5Brazil Vote Eyed; Saudi Allies Deploy Over Houthi Attacks · The New York Times

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