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Newshour: Brazil: Far-Right Bolsonaro Wins Presidential Election

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Brazil: Far-Right Bolsonaro Wins Presidential Election

29/10/2018 GMT

BBC World Service - Newshour, Brazil: Far-Right Bolsonaro Wins Presidential Election

He won a decisive second round victory with 55% against left-wing Fernando Haddad

He won a decisive second round victory with 55% of the votes against left-wing Fernando Haddad

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro won a decisive second round victory in Brazil's presidential elections. The former army captain had 55% of the votes against 45% for left-ring Fernando Haddad.

Also in the programme - Angela Merkel is stepping down from leading the CDU. We'll be looking at the future of her party and the governing coalition. 

(Photo: Supporters of far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro celebrate his election victory. Credit: Getty Images)

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