Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro’s son
Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday to elect their new president in a closely fought run-off election. The choice is between the 80-year-old incumbent, left-winger Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in office, and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, 45. Bolsonaro is the son of former right-wing president Jair […] The post Voters in Brazil to choose between…
Brazil's presidential run-off election will take place on Sunday, with voters choosing between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, and his right-wing son Flávio Bolsonaro, 45. Flávio is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup in 2022. Flávio Bolsonaro is aiming to win a seat that has been pivotal for any presidential hopeful since the 1980s.
Lula, seeking a fourth term, argues that his opponent represents a threat to democracy due to his conviction for coup-plotting. Flávio, on the other hand, promises to end violence, terrorism, and narco-trafficking in Brazil.
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