President
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks to have won the 1st round of Brazil’s election, but it is unclear if he has secured an outright victory.
With more than 90% of votes counted, Lula - as he is known - had just over 49%, official figures show.
He needs at least 50% of the vote to avoid a second round run-off at the end of the month.
His main rival, Geraldo Alckmin - a business-friendly ex-governor of Sao Paulo state - had 40.9% of the total.
A final result could be delayed until Monday, with some votes still due in.
Lula Ahead In Brazilian Election
October 1, 2006 by Cris Zimermann | 0 Comments
In Brazil in English, Eleições 2006, Socorro! Isto é o Brasil
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