Brazil votes in runoff between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians vote Sunday in a tight runoff between leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a race that could shift Latin America's largest nation sharply rightward and closer to the United States. A Bolsonaro victory would extend a wave of right-wing wins for Latin American candidates friendly to US President Donald Trump, while a fourth Lula mandate would disappoint Washington, which has clashed with his government over trade and security. The race is dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety, and accusations of US meddling, with Bolsonaro pledging to free his convicted father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. Polls show the candidates practically tied, though historical precedent favors Bolsonaro, as no candidate has ever won after coming second in the first round. Bolsonaro led the first round with 47% to Lula's 45%, boosting markets on expectations of pro-business reforms and giving his party a strong congressional showing.