Brazil’s presidential election has reached a decisive runoff after the first round of voting, pitting incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two candidates represent starkly different political visions, with Bolsonaro’s conservative policies clashing with Lula’s return to the left-wing leadership he held for two terms. Voters now face a critical choice that could shape Brazil’s future, as the runoff promises to be one of the most closely watched in the country’s recent history. The outcome will determine whether Brazil shifts direction on economic, social, and environmental policies.
Bolsonaro and Lula head to a runoff in Brazil's presidential election PBS
