Brazilians vote in a highly polarized presidential election pitting leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Key points
- If no candidate secures over 50 percent of valid votes, a runoff election is scheduled for October 25.
- The campaign has been heavily overshadowed by cost-of-living concerns, crime, corruption scandals, and debates over foreign interference.
- Senator Flavio Bolsonaro seeks to return his father, convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro, to the political fore and secure an amnesty for him.
Why it matters
The outcome of Brazil's election could significantly shift the country's economic and foreign policy trajectory, impacting broader geopolitical alignments in Latin America.
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