Son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro takes election lead in Brazil | First Thing

What happened: Brazil's presidential race goes to a second round after far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro beat incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva but fell short of an outright majority. The runoff is set for 25 October. Key numbers: Ronaldo Caiado secured 2.1% and Renan Santos won 2.2%. The second round takes place on 25 October. Why it matters: Flávio Bolsonaro enters the second round as strong favourite, likely to pick up votes from other rightwing candidates. Bolsonarista politicians had a stronger than expected showing, winning congressional and gubernatorial races.

Brazil's presidential race goes to a second round after far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro beat incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva but fell short of an outright majority. The runoff is set for 25 October.

Flávio Bolsonaro enters the second round as strong favourite, likely to pick up votes from other rightwing candidates. Bolsonarista politicians had a stronger than expected showing, winning congressional and gubernatorial races.