Scandal-weary Brazilians to vote as Lula faces Bolsonaro son
Brazilians vote Sunday in a nail-biter election pitting leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Leer más
Brazilian voters will go to the polls on Sunday in a closely contested election, with leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva facing off against the son of former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro. The election comes amid widespread corruption scandals that have left many Brazilians disillusioned with politics. Lula, 80, is seeking a fourth term in office, while Flávio Bolsonaro, 45, is positioning himself as a "more moderate" version of his father.
Both candidates have been embroiled in allegations of corruption, with Lula's past convictions later annulled on a technicality and Flávio under investigation for suspected corruption and money laundering. Despite these scandals, Lula remains a popular figure in Brazil, while Flávio's rise in the polls has raised concerns about the future of democracy in the region.
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