Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians are voting in a high-stakes presidential election. Incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. According to France 24, nearly 160 million voters will also choose lawmakers, senators, and governors.

Lula is running for a fourth non-consecutive term at 80 years old, while Flavio Bolsonaro is 45. Lula has strengthened Brazil's ties with Beijing, as reported by PBS NewsHour. Flavio Bolsonaro is an ally of US President Donald Trump.

After casting their votes, Lula expressed confidence, saying "Ya veremos qué tipo de Brasil escogió el pueblo. Estoy con mucha confianza" or "We will see what kind of Brazil the people have chosen. I am very confident," while Flavio Bolsonaro stated, "Brasil necesita un cambio, Brasil no aguanta más" or "Brazil needs a change, Brazil can't take it anymore," according to El Pais.

Brief written by urgent.news from France 24, PBS NewsHour, El Pais — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.