Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro face tight runoff in presidential election

yle.fi (Swedish) —

Brazilians voted on Sunday in the second and decisive round of the presidential election, with polls showing a dead heat between incumbent leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. The 80-year-old Lula da Silva, a former metalworker without higher education, advocates a Scandinavian-style welfare model and promises improved social security. The 45-year-old Bolsonaro, a senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, favors a US-style society, proposes tougher crime measures, and is close to US President Donald Trump. Bolsonaro seeks closer ties with the US, while Lula da Silva wants Brazil to align with BRICS nations. They also differ on Amazon rainforest policy, with Lula favoring protection and Bolsonaro supporting exploitation. Polls close at 10 PM Finnish time, with results expected Monday.


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