Brazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro
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Summary
Brazil is holding a presidential election with incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva facing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Voters are also choosing lawmakers, governors, and senators, and if no candidate wins over 50% of votes, a second-round runoff will happen on October 25.Key Facts
- About 160 million people are registered to vote in Brazil’s election.
- Lula, from the Workers’ Party, seeks a fourth nonconsecutive term and supports social programs to reduce inequality.
- Flavio Bolsonaro, from the Liberal Party, promises tough action on crime and closer ties with the US under President Donald Trump.
- Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year prison sentence for his role in a coup plot after narrowly losing to Lula in 2022.
- The election focuses on crime, high living costs, corruption, and fears of US interference.
- A recent survey found violence is the top concern for voters, followed by corruption, economy, and healthcare.
- If no candidate passes 50% of valid votes, the top two will compete in a runoff election on October 25.
- Political experts note the election represents a deep divide in Brazil’s view of its democracy and recent history.
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