Brazil’s presidential race to go to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula
Far-right challenger and son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro will now face leftwing president in runoff vote Brazil’s presidential race will go to a second round after the far-right candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, beat the incumbent leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but failed to secure the outright majority he needed to avoid a runoff. With more than 99% of votes counted, the…
Brazil's presidential race is heading to a second round after far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, narrowly beat incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. With over 99% of votes counted, Flávio received 47.1% of the vote, while Lula garnered 45%. Flávio will face Lula in a runoff on October 25th.
The Bolsonaro family had a strong showing in recent elections, with family members gaining seats in congress and state legislatures. Lula, a former working-class president, warned of a choice between strengthening democracy and barbarism. Lula's supporters urged voters to defeat Flávio Bolsonaro, emphasizing the importance of protecting Brazil's democracy.
Despite concerns about Bolsonaro's ties to criminal elements, he is expected to win the presidency, potentially freeing his jailed father who was convicted for attempting a coup.
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