Who will be Brazil’s next president?
Who will be Brazil’s next president? newspress_en Sun, 10/04/2026 - 11:04 Politics On 4 October, voters in Brazil, the world’s fourth-largest democracy, will go to the polls in a general election. Around 160 million people can cast their ballots to elect the country’s next president, new state governors, two-thirds of the Senate and every lawmaker in the lower house. Our poll tracker shows two…
Brazil's presidential election on 4 October 2026 will determine the country's next leader, state governors, and a majority of lawmakers. The incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, representing the left-wing Workers' Party, is the frontrunner. His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, a right-wing senator, is his main rival.
Lula, 81, has a storied political career, having won four elections democratically and lifting millions out of poverty. However, his economic record, soaring crime, corruption scandals, and costly welfare policies have alienated voters. He faces debt and high interest rates. His Workers' Party is entangled in multiple corruption cases.
Flávio Bolsonaro, a moderate, is attempting to distance himself from his controversial father, Jair, who was impeached for attempting a coup. Bolsonaro supports impeaching Supreme Court justices, freeing his father, and cutting public spending. However, he's been investigated for corruption and faces accusations of rape.
The election's outcome may reflect Donald Trump's influence in Latin America, as his administration has imposed tariffs on Brazilian imports and sanctioned Supreme Court members. Trump's support for Jair Bolsonaro in previous elections has been notable.
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