Latin America is being overtaken by conservative insurgents.

Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, came in ahead of socialist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election this week, 47% to 45%. Bolsonaro is expected to win the second round to be held Oct. 25, clinching a crucial conservative victory after almost two decades of left-wing governance.

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