Bolsonaro pushes Lula to brink of defeat ahead of Brazil run-off
Flávio Bolsonaro now overwhelming favourite to win October 25 run-off; Scale of right's success leaves Lula aides concluding vote was broader rejection of veteran leftist's Workers' Party. Leer más
Jair Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, secured a surprising victory in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, positioning himself as the favored candidate to win the run-off and shift the nation's political landscape to the right. With conservative allies dominating the vote, Bolsonaro claimed approximately 47 percent of the vote compared to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's roughly 45 percent.
The election will proceed to a run-off on October 25, but Bolsonaro's lead is likely to be difficult for Lula to overcome, as most support for eliminated candidates is expected to fall his way. Brazilian assets are anticipated to increase on Monday, signaling a potential victory for Bolsonaro. The outcome of this election holds significance for US President Donald Trump's efforts to assert US dominance over the Western Hemisphere, as Lula has resisted US administration's attempts, while Bolsonaro aims to align more closely with Trump's policies.
Written by urgent.news from Buenos Aires Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
