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Brazil elections: Brazilian consulate in Portugal guarantees everything is ready for this Sunday's elections

More than 134,000 Brazilians registered to vote in Portugal are eligible to participate in the Brazilian presidential elections this Sunday, October 4, 2026. Portugal currently holds the status of the second-largest Brazilian electoral district outside of Brazil.

Why it mattersIf you are a Brazilian citizen registered to vote in Portugal, you are eligible to cast your ballot this Sunday, October 4.

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