Brazil's runoff election: Lula vs. Bolsonaro in a tight race

Brazilian voters go to the polls Sunday to decide the presidency between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, in a tight runoff election. Bolsonaro led the first round on October 4 with 47% against Lula's 45%, but fell short of the required absolute majority. Recent Datafolha polls show both candidates tied at 50%, reflecting a deeply divided electorate. Lula, 80, seeks a fourth term after serving from 2003-2011 and returning in 2023. Bolsonaro, 45, entered politics after his father Jair was barred from running and imprisoned for a coup attempt. The campaign has been marked by online disinformation, personal attacks, and contrasting platforms on security and social programs.