Brazil votes in presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro
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Brazilians voted on Sunday in a presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 81, and far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, 45. The Guardian reports the two are virtually tied after Bolsonaro won the first round by less than 2%. About 159 million people are eligible to vote.
Why it matters
Brazil is Latin America's largest country, and analysts quoted by The Guardian expect a narrow result that could shape the region's politics and its relationship with the United States.
Key dates
- 18 October 2026Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro took part in a debate in São Paulo.
- 25 October 2026Brazilians vote in the presidential runoff.
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Sources
- The GuardianView original →
