Brazil's Presidential Runoff Too Close to Call as Lula Leads Bolsonaro

Brazil's presidential runoff is showing a tight race, with left-wing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly leading right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. With over three-quarters of votes counted, Lula holds 51.24 percent against Bolsonaro's 48.76 percent, according to preliminary data from the Supreme Electoral Court. The lead has changed multiple times during the count, with Bolsonaro closing a gap before falling behind again. In southern Rio de Janeiro, supporters reacted with cheers, music, and fireworks at both shifts, as reported by a German press agency correspondent. Lula, 80, of the Workers' Party, seeks a fourth term, emphasizing social programs and state investment. Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, campaigned on conservative positions and tougher crime policies. In the first round, Bolsonaro led with about 47 percent to Lula's 45 percent.