Brazilian voters decide between Lula and Bolsonaro in runoff election

Brazilian voters head to the polls today for the decisive second round of the presidential election, with incumbent leftist President Lula da Silva facing radical-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, son of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro. The Bolsonaro family has already significantly expanded its political power, as the first round saw the far-right Liberal Party gain seats in Congress, with several family members winning positions, including Michelle Bolsonaro and Carlos in the Senate, and Jair Renan and Renato in the House. The election carries high stakes for democracy, as Flávio has pledged to pardon his father and reform the judiciary, raising concerns among voters who remember the country's military dictatorship and the 2022 coup attempt.