Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son
Summary
Brazilian voters are due to choose a president in a runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The campaign has focused on crime, the economy and Brazil’s democracy, as Lula seeks to rally voters after Flávio Bolsonaro led the first round.Key Facts
- Lula is 80 and is seeking a fourth, non-consecutive term as president.
- Flávio Bolsonaro is 45 and is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
- Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election, according to the article.
- Flávio Bolsonaro came first in the first round of voting on 4 October.
- Flávio Bolsonaro has promised a crackdown on organised crime and cuts to taxes and public spending.
- He has also pledged to release his father, who is serving his sentence under house arrest because of ill health.
- Lula urged supporters to turn out after 33 million people did not vote in the first round.
- Lula's administration accused the United States of interfering in the election; Washington called the allegation baseless.
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