Lula faces tough reelection against Bolsonaro in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a tough reelection against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls suggesting he could lose Sunday's vote in a major win for Latin America's right-wing surge. Lula, 80, entered the race as an underdog after drawing fewer votes than Bolsonaro in the first round, though the margin was Brazil's smallest ever. He has campaigned on his economic record and warned of democratic risks, while Bolsonaro has resonated with working-class voters on crime, costs, and gig-economy reforms. Lula previously overcame a prison sentence and annulled corruption convictions to win in 2022, but a new scandal and voter fatigue have dampened enthusiasm. Even a victory would mark a decline for his leftist movement amid a bitterly divided nation.