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| Brazil election: Dilma Rousseff to face Aecio Neves in run-off | Brazil election: Dilma Rousseff to face Aecio Neves in run-off |
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| Brazilian incumbent Dilma Rousseff has won most votes in the country's presidential election, but has fallen short of outright victory. | Brazilian incumbent Dilma Rousseff has won most votes in the country's presidential election, but has fallen short of outright victory. |
| She received about 42% of the vote and faces a run-off against centre-right rival Aecio Neves, who got 34%. | She received about 42% of the vote and faces a run-off against centre-right rival Aecio Neves, who got 34%. |
| Analysts now predict a potentially tight second round on 26 October. | Analysts now predict a potentially tight second round on 26 October. |
| Ms Rousseff said people had expressed their rejection of "the ghosts of the past, recession and unemployment", and vowed to continue to work for change. | Ms Rousseff said people had expressed their rejection of "the ghosts of the past, recession and unemployment", and vowed to continue to work for change. |
| "I clearly understood the message from the streets and from the ballot boxes. The majority of Brazilians want us to speed up the Brazil we are building," she said. | |
| The Socialist Party candidate, prominent environmentalist Marina Silva, finished a surprise third with 21%, and is out of the race. | |
| Mr Neves, 54, a former governor of Minas Gerais state, called on Ms Silva's supporters to back him, saying he represented "hope for change". | Mr Neves, 54, a former governor of Minas Gerais state, called on Ms Silva's supporters to back him, saying he represented "hope for change". |
| Ms Silva, 56, said she and other Socialist leaders would meet in the coming days to discuss any endorsements for the run-off. | Ms Silva, 56, said she and other Socialist leaders would meet in the coming days to discuss any endorsements for the run-off. |
| "Brazil has clearly signalled it is not for the status quo," she told reporters in Sao Paulo. | "Brazil has clearly signalled it is not for the status quo," she told reporters in Sao Paulo. |
| More than 142 million people were eligible to vote on Sunday. Turnout was 80%. Voting is mandatory for those aged between 18 and 70. | More than 142 million people were eligible to vote on Sunday. Turnout was 80%. Voting is mandatory for those aged between 18 and 70. |
| Brazilians also elected members of congress and regional governors on Sunday. | Brazilians also elected members of congress and regional governors on Sunday. |
| Wyre Davies, BBC News, Rio de Janeiro | Wyre Davies, BBC News, Rio de Janeiro |
| At the end of a dramatic campaign, Brazilians are still really no closer to knowing who will lead the world's seventh-largest economy. | At the end of a dramatic campaign, Brazilians are still really no closer to knowing who will lead the world's seventh-largest economy. |
| Although there are now two distinct visions for the future of Brazil - Aecio Neves's business-friendly image or the paternal interventionism of Dilma Rousseff - whoever persuades voters that they can provide a bit of both might well win the ultimate prize. | Although there are now two distinct visions for the future of Brazil - Aecio Neves's business-friendly image or the paternal interventionism of Dilma Rousseff - whoever persuades voters that they can provide a bit of both might well win the ultimate prize. |
| After a brief respite to gather breath, the second round is likely to take a nastier, more confrontational tone. Ms Rousseff will portray her opponent as a privatising businessman who will cut hitherto comprehensive social welfare programmes. | After a brief respite to gather breath, the second round is likely to take a nastier, more confrontational tone. Ms Rousseff will portray her opponent as a privatising businessman who will cut hitherto comprehensive social welfare programmes. |
| Likewise, Mr Neves will paint the incumbent as an idealistic socialist who will burden the country with more state spending and drive the economy into the ground. | Likewise, Mr Neves will paint the incumbent as an idealistic socialist who will burden the country with more state spending and drive the economy into the ground. |
| The other main candidate, Marina Silva, fell away dramatically after having been favourite at one stage. A former environmental campaigner, she was damaged by the more powerful campaigns of her opponents. They will need some of her votes if either is to win on 26 October. | The other main candidate, Marina Silva, fell away dramatically after having been favourite at one stage. A former environmental campaigner, she was damaged by the more powerful campaigns of her opponents. They will need some of her votes if either is to win on 26 October. |
| Early in the campaign, 66-year-old incumbent Ms Rousseff - from the left-wing Workers' Party (PT) - had been expected to win outright. | Early in the campaign, 66-year-old incumbent Ms Rousseff - from the left-wing Workers' Party (PT) - had been expected to win outright. |
| However, the death in an air crash of Socialist Party candidate Eduardo Campos had a major effect on the race when he was replaced with Ms Silva. | However, the death in an air crash of Socialist Party candidate Eduardo Campos had a major effect on the race when he was replaced with Ms Silva. |
| Last month she was riding high in opinion polls and appeared likely to reach a second round. However her popularity later slipped as she faced concerted attacks on her ability from Ms Rousseff's campaign. | Last month she was riding high in opinion polls and appeared likely to reach a second round. However her popularity later slipped as she faced concerted attacks on her ability from Ms Rousseff's campaign. |
| The election results have surprised many in Brazil, the BBC's Julia Carneiro in Rio de Janeiro says. | The election results have surprised many in Brazil, the BBC's Julia Carneiro in Rio de Janeiro says. |
| In the end, most people voted for traditional parties - the PT and Mr Neves' Social Democrats (PSDB). She adds that the main issue now is who can be trusted to revive the economy. | In the end, most people voted for traditional parties - the PT and Mr Neves' Social Democrats (PSDB). She adds that the main issue now is who can be trusted to revive the economy. |
| During Ms Rousseff's tenure as president, unemployment has been lower than under any of her predecessors, at about 5%. The minimum wage has risen and the number of undernourished Brazilians has been falling. | During Ms Rousseff's tenure as president, unemployment has been lower than under any of her predecessors, at about 5%. The minimum wage has risen and the number of undernourished Brazilians has been falling. |
| But the past 18 months have been marred by recession and corruption scandals, and protests over poor public services and the World Cup costs. | But the past 18 months have been marred by recession and corruption scandals, and protests over poor public services and the World Cup costs. |
| Did you vote in the election? Tell us your reaction to the first round result by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Did you vote in the election? Tell us your reaction to the first round result by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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