Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in nail-biter vote
It is the final electoral battle for Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who hopes to pull off a dramatic turnaround after coming in second to Flavio Bolsonaro in the first round.
Brazil's presidential race on Sunday saw citizens flock to polling stations to determine the fate of the country in a nail-biting election. The two candidates, leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, are locked in a tight contest following final polls that showed them evenly matched. Lula, turning 81, is aiming for a historic fourth term as he seeks to turn the tide against a perceived right-wing swing in Latin America and champion social protections.
Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, promises to combat crime and reduce government spending. Despite the importance of the election, climate change received little attention from either candidate. Rainfall may impact voter turnout, while lingering scandals surrounding Lula could be a point of tension. Whoever wins, Brazil faces a challenging four years ahead.
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