Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro face off in tense presidential runoff

independent.co.uk —

Voting is underway in Brazil's presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, a tightly contested race for Latin America's largest economy. Bolsonaro led the first round by over 2.2 million votes. Lula emphasizes democratic stability and cost-of-living relief, while Bolsonaro focuses on hardline crime policies and judicial reform. Both campaigns face legal controversies, including an investigation into Bolsonaro's funding and Lula's previously annulled corruption charges. The outcome will determine whether Brazil shifts toward right-wing politics aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump's regional allies or remains under left-of-centre governance.


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