Bolsonaro leads Brazil election, Amazon deforestation reversal looms

Flávio Bolsonaro secured a surprise first-round victory in Brazil's presidential election, consolidating Bolsonarism as a dominant right-wing force. This outcome signals potential shifts towards authoritarian governance, reversal of Amazon deforestation policies, and changes in foreign policy, pending the runoff election results. Confidence in these implications is medium due to the preliminary nature of the first-round results and the upcoming runoff.