Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election
Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by a small margin in polls ahead of October’s presidential election. Lula has about 43% support in a run-off scenario, while Bolsonaro has 40%, making the race very close.Key Facts
- Lula is the current President of Brazil and is running for re-election.
- Flavio Bolsonaro is the leading right-wing candidate and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
- Jair Bolsonaro is banned from running due to abuse of power and a conviction related to the 2022 election.
- A poll by Quaest surveyed 2,004 people from August 10-13 and showed Lula leading by 3 points in a run-off.
- In the first round poll, Lula has 38% support, Bolsonaro 31%, with other candidates far behind.
- Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil’s elections and wants to protect Brazil’s minerals from foreign control.
- President Donald Trump has close ties with the Bolsonaro family, and Lula has asked Trump not to interfere.
- Brazilian election rules require a run-off if no candidate wins more than half the vote in the first round.
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