Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro
Summary
Brazilian voters are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested presidential runoff. Lula has gained ground since the first round, while the candidates’ supporters remain largely settled and undecided voters may determine the result.Key Facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro won the first-round vote by less than two percentage points.
- Lula focused his runoff campaign on voter turnout after abstention reached a record high in the first round.
- Flávio Bolsonaro is the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
- Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest and serving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overturn his 2022 election defeat, according to the article.
- Flávio Bolsonaro has said he would pardon his father if elected.
- Flávio Bolsonaro has proposed building five large prisons and has called for constitutional changes.
- The article says Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation in two federal police inquiries over alleged corruption and money laundering.
- Both candidates held large closing campaign rallies on Saturday.
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