Scandal-weary Brazilians to vote as Lula faces Bolsonaro’s son
The election will determine whether Latin America's biggest economy joins the region's rightward shift, cheered on by US president Donald Trump.
Jaded by a series of scandals, Brazilian voters will decide in a pivotal election on Sunday between incumbent president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The contest comes as Latin America's largest economy shifts rightward under US President Donald Trump's influence. Lula, 80, is seeking his fourth term, while Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, has promised a tougher approach to crime.
Both men face scrutiny over corruption allegations. Lula, a global leftist figure, has struggled with accusations of corruption, which were later overturned. He is campaigning on national sovereignty and Brazil's economic success, while Bolsonaro Jr. has latched onto his father's criminal justice record. The election, dominated by scandals, has left many voters disillusioned and skeptical about political change.
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