Brazil presidential race heads to run-off; Bolsonaro's son leads Lula
Brazil's presidential election will be decided in a run-off after Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, topped the first-round poll over incumbent Lula. The result marks a significant shift in Brazil's political landscape, with the Bolsonaro family consolidating power. The run-off outcome will determine the country's policy direction on economic and environmental issues.
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Brazil Presidential Election: Lula vs. Bolsonaro Runoff Confirmed
Brazil's general elections are underway, with the presidential race proceeding to a runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The first round saw both candidates advance, with Lula holding a 5-point lead in pre-runoff polling. The outcome remains uncertain, with implications for Brazil's political trajectory, economic policy, and regional alignment.